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• I Only Work With Serious Buyers
   

• You Get My Full Service and My 23 Years of Expertise
   

• I'm by Your Side Every Step of the Way
   

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• I'm a "Never Split the Difference" Style Negotiator
   

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• You get someone with a utility belt with many handy tools
   

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1.  Who is required to hold the earnest money?

A. Georgia law requires that the closing attorney holds the earnest money which then gets credited to the buyer at closing.

B. It's negotiable.

C. The listing agent's broker.

D. The buyer's agent.

The explanation for who holds the earnest money
 

2.  What Constitutional right(s) do you need to waive in order to get a mortgage in Georgia?

A. None. Constitutional rights are protected and can't be waived.

B. 4th Amendment.  The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.

C. 5th and 14th Amendments. No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

D. 8th Amendment which forbids cruel and unusual punishment.

The explanation for waiving Constitutional rights
 

3.  Is it illegal to make offers on two different homes at the same time?

A. Yes. That would be committing fraud.

B. No. But you need to be careful about not getting stuck having to buy two homes.

C. No. But it's immoral and only non-serious buyers would want to do that.

D. Yes. The penalty is up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine

The explanation for more than one offer
 

4.  If a buyer loses their job a week before closing, and they are past all contingency time frames, what will the buyer be on the hook for?

A. At most, Buyer will lose earnest money which will go to the seller as liquidated damages.

B. Losing a job is an unforeseen event out of the control of the Buyer, therefore, Buyer is able to default on the contract and get their earnest money back in full.

C. Buyer not only loses their earnest money but can be liable for the commissions that both agents would have earned if not for the Buyer's default.

D. Damages will be decided by an Arbitration Court by a process described in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

The explanation for possible loss for defaulting on contract
 

5.  Can a seller continue to show their home to other buyers even though it is under contract?

A. Yes.  It's a free country.

B. No. The Purchase and Sale Agreement states that all showings must cease starting upon the Binding Agreement Date.

C. Yes. They can even accept a better offer and terminate any existing contract.

D. No. It's not only unethical, it's illegal.

The explanation for can they keep showing?
 

6.  What does it mean when the remarks for a home contain "AS-IS" or "No Disclosure".

A. There's all kinds of problems that the seller doesn't want you to know about.

B. You can't ask the seller for any repairs.

C. It's a phrase that conveys that the seller doesn't want to fix anything.  You can still inspect and ask for repairs but don't expect any concessions.

D. It is illegal for a seller not to give a buyer a Property Disclosure.

The explanation for "as-is" and "no disclosure"
 

7. Can you get a mortgage if the appraisal doesn't come in at full purchase price?

A. No.  It must appraise for at least the purchase price for the mortgage to be approved.

B. Yes, if the seller makes up the shortfall.

C. Yes, but the buyer has to be willing and able to make up the shortfall.

D. It depends on the mortgage lender.

The explanation for a low appraisal
 

8. Why would someone get a survey before buying a home?

A. To make sure they know where the boundaries are so they know where they can install a fence.

B. To know where any easements or encroachments are.

C. To know where any stream buffers are in case you want to build an addition.

D. All of the above.

The explanation for surveys
 

9. Does a new home builder usually have the right to cancel the contract any time prior to closing as long as they return the earnest money?

A. No. Who in their right mind would agree to such a contract?

B. Yes. Most builder contracts have a "right to cancel" clause which allows them to cancel unilaterally in their sole discretion.

C. No. That goes against standard contract law in Georgia.

D. None of the above.

The explanation for can the builder cancel the contract
 

10. How do I like my coffee?

A. Two lumps of sugar with a splash of cream.

B. Black

C. Lots of whole milk because plain coffee is awful.

D. I don't drink coffee. I prefer tea.

The explanation for how I like my coffee
 

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• Be aware that the standard Realtor contract is in favor of the agent, not you.  What if something happens, such as a job transfer, and you can't complete the purchase of a $500,000 home? You'll not only lose your earnest money when you default on the contract, you'll be on the hook for a $30,000 commission on a home you didn't buy. We'll show you some special stipulations you might want to include in your offer in order to protect yourself from a worse case scenario.
  
  

• Submit simultaneous offers and let sellers compete.
  The ultimate position for a buyer to be in is to have two great homes to choose from. Then they can feel good about walking away from one if they don't get their terms accepted.
   
  In a fast moving market, we have had success in submitting simultaneous offers and letting sellers compete. Investors do it every day but for some reason most agents are very reluctant to do this. Success in negotiations is all about positioning and having options.
  
  

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• Beware of the Agent With All of the Signs. Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and just about all of the homes for sale are listed by one agent.  You might think that that's the agent you want to use to buy a home since they seem to be the neighborhood expert.  Use them for information but make sure you understand their motivations and conflicts of interest before you use them to represent you as your buyer's agent.
   

• How Accurate Are Zestimates? One would think that since Zillow states their Zestimates down to the dollar that it must be pretty accurate.  Think again.  I did an analysis of recent home sales with their Zestimates to see how far off the numbers were.  They aren't much to base financial decisions on. 

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Kostadin Doukov

Tim is an agent who has a thorough understanding of the Atlanta market. He is up-front and honest and gives the most realistic advice, rather than the one the buyer or seller wants to hear.

Tim was our agent when we purchased our home in 2008. He was extremely organized (we could go though  multiple properties in a thoughtful manner) and pointed out things that may be of interest to us or could cause problems. As a buyers agent, he was there to protect us and we felt that we had the right person on our side at all times.

We sold our house and Tim was our selling agent in 2015. Selling a house is a significantly more stressful experience than buying one. We contacted Tim several months before we wanted to put the house on the market. Tim performed an initial analysis of the sale and was extremely diligent in pointing to us the things we should improve, the items that are not of great significance, the best time to put the house on the market, the marketing strategy, suggested price, etc. We were selling through a relocation company and Tim was great in following all of the relocation company rules without putting too much burden on us. I felt at ease discussing with Tim any part of the sale and knew that he would have a point of view and a direction to guide me to. He was great in telling me when my thought process or analysis was not realistic and could delay the sale of the house.

At the end it was a marvelous experience and I would recommend Tim to everyone looking to buy or sell in Atlanta
 

Rosemary and Stephen Wachtel:

 We recently purchased a home and one of the best decisions we made was choosing Tim Maitski as our agent. He was very knowledgeable about the market, accommodated our schedule, and had great suggestions throughout the entire process. We appreciated how hard he worked to negotiate the best possible deal for us. On top of all these great things, he provided a generous rebate that most other agents wouldn't even consider. We HIGHLY recommend him !

Jeannie Blom MD, Physician/Medical Director:

 I'm a physician and Medical Director and I had the privilege of obtaining Tim Maitski as my buyers agent. Tim worked with me for 5 months making sure I got my dream home at a dream price. We consider Tim family. His honesty and integrity are legendary. The level of service he provides is beyond compare. Tim is the Clark Howard of real estate and I would not do business with anyone else. Tim's advocacy skills exceed top attorneys. He truly has your best interest at heart at all times. Once you work with Tim, no one else will ever suffice. Like the iconic lyrics of Tina Turner, he is "Simply the Best".

Ned Mulligan, Head Chaplain at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

We moved from Rhode Island and we had four days to buy a home. We saw 22 homes in a day, made two offers, and had a contract on the home we bought two days later. He is the best, most professional, and thoughtful realtor with whom I have ever worked and I have owned quite a few homes.

Art Linton,  Study Abroad Advisor Emory University

Tim Maitski was a pleasure to work with in helping my wife and I find our first home. Tim knew the market inside and out and was easy to work with, flexible, knowledgeable and a straight shooter who tells it like it is. He is very confident and low pressure on clients. Trustworthy, consistently very reliable and a great guy too! He is very experienced as a real estate agent and I give him my highest recommendations. If you are looking for a home in Atlanta, Tim is your man!

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