The Lincoln Group,

Realtors®

Serving Metropolitan Portland, Oregon
including Tualatin, Tigard, Beaverton and Lake Oswego-West Linn

Jeff Sorg
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Principal Real Estate Broker

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An Oregon real estate broker can represent the buyer, the seller, or both.  Is your real estate broker representing you, exclusively?

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Until very recently, real estate brokers almost always represented the seller, not the buyer, in the real estate transaction.  Even the broker who drove you from house-to-house was not working on your behalf.  By law, the broker was required to work on the seller's side - to get the highest price and the best terms for the seller.

All That Has Changed!

Wide-sweeping changes in the Multiple Listing Service regulations as well as revisions in legislation and local real estate regulations have opened a whole new era in real estate transactions . . .

The Age of Buyer Representation.

Today, Jeff Sorg is able to offer to represent the buyer in the real estate transaction.  From the initial selection of properties, all the way through contract negotiations and settlement, you can now have Jeff Sorg specifically committed to representing your best interests when buying a house to make your home.

Consumer advocacy groups have endorsed such representation, and licensing laws in Oregon are now reworked to enable exclusive buyer representation.

Is your agent working for you?

Jeff Sorg is a member of the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, the nations' oldest and largest association of real estate practitioners addressing all aspects of consumer representation in the real estate transaction.  The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council has established a criterion for excellence in buyer representation ...

The Accredited Buyer Representative" Designation.

To attain his ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation, Jeff Sorg had to complete an extensive training program on buyer agency practices, laws and procedures, pass a written examination and submit evidence of practical experience of buyer's representative.

Locating Property:

Jeff Sorg will evaluate your specific needs and wants and search out properties that fit those specifications.  As new listings become available, he will set appointments for showings.

Providing Market Information

Market value is determined by many factors, including the availability of similar properties at competitive prices, location, condition, and, most of all, the price that a knowledgeable buyer is willing to pay.  Jeff Sorg will provide market data to help you establish an offering price.

Structuring Your Purchase Offer

Price may not be the only consideration in structuring a purchase offer that is best for you.  Other things may be equally important to you, such as the terms and conditions of the offer, amount of deposit and closing and possession dates.

Negotiating With Sellers

Sellers are concerned about many things when reviewing a purchase offer including the ability of the purchase to fulfill their agreement, the terms and conditions of the offer, what items are to convey, breakdown of closing costs between buyer and seller - and even the motivations and lifestyle of the prospective new owner!  Sorg will help structure strategy to create a winning scenario.

Handling All The Details

A lot has to happen between signing the purchase offer and moving into your new house!  Jeff will attend to the details and keep you in touch with the transaction each step of the way.