About Hiro Nakatani, Real Estate Agent with Sutton Westcan Realty in Victoria British Columbia

Buying real estate can be a very rewarding experience. Property owners generally experience pride of ownership and in many cases a financial gain over the long term. The process of buying real estate is relatively complex and for this reason many buyers seek the help and professional expertise of a licensed real estate brokerage.

Sandra is a dedicated Buyer's Agent for Hiro Nakatani. Sandra works with individuals who are searching to purchase a home. She previews properties currently for sale. Once she knows exactly what a clients needs are, she searches the market for a perfect match.

Sandra has access to state of the art computer technology - capable of notifying her or her clients hourly of new inventory. She networks weekly with many other realtors from competitive companies.

Sandra prepares and negotiates offers and helps clients step by step through the Home Buying process right to closing.

The real estate brokerage and all its REALTORS® represent the buyer exclusively. They seek out homes that meet the buyer’s needs and help assess the merits and defects of potential homes. They keep the buyer’s information confidential and never disclose information like the maximum amount their buyer is willing to pay.

You may be asked by your REALTOR® to sign an Exclusive Buyers Agency Agreement. In fact, in some provinces, REALTORS® are required to ask you for your own protection. This agreement ensures that the REALTOR® and the brokerage can look after your best interests.

The Victoria Real Estate Board answers this question in there 2008 document titled "Buying a Home":

How REALTORS® help buyers like you.

Review your list of wants and needs and help you determine your price range.
Answer questions about the markets you’re interested in and help you compare homes and neighborhoods.
Use the local Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
The MLS® is the single most powerful tool for buying and selling a home. Your REALTOR® will give you access to exclusive features of the MLS® system that the public is not privy to.
Preview properties to ensure you’re only shown homes that meet your needs and budget.
Make appointments and walk you through potential homes, answering all your questions.
Give up-to-the-minute information on financing and explain your mortgage options.
Negotiate with the seller, smooth out any potential conflicts and draw up a legally binding contract.

Stick with your REALTOR®

One dream, one team. The REALTOR® you select will become an expert on your specific needs and tastes. Scattering your time and energy amongst multiple REALTORS® will work against your goal of finding your best home. And because most REALTORS® have equal access to the same property listings, there’s no real advantage to having multiple REALTORS®.

Note: The Victoria Real Estate Board recommends the relationship between the buyer and the Buyer's Agent be in writing in the form of an Exclusive Buyer's Agency Contract. This ensures that both parties will have a complete understanding of their rights and responsibilities.