For Buyers
When it's time to buy a home, whether it's your first or your fifth, it's an exciting time in your life. Make your first step a smart one by choosing a REALTOR® who will ensure your community needs and goals are met.
A few of my services include (1) helping you find the best financial advisor (lender) to help you set realistic goals and establish budget plans that best suits you and your family,(2) learning your criteria for finding the very best home in the best neighborhood, (3) getting you the best price and ammenities in a property, (4) providing you with a list of qualified, professional Home Inspetors, Home Insurance Experts, and other Service Providers you may need, (5) getting to close the transaction as smoothly as possible, (6) being there after the sale to support questions and issues that arise.
Login to my MLSPulse, where you can set up your own search criteria with features you are looking for in a home, then every time a new home comes to market with those criteria, you'll be notified by email or on your phone screen. My VIP clients also see house addresses. This way, you can take a drive by and see for yourself if you want to see inside.
Most importantly, ask me about Buyer Agency. I have details regarding the services and responsibilities I provide to my Buyer Clients.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
