Buyers Resources

My goal is to educate you about the market conditions and help you decide when is a good time to buy.  I will work with you to analyze your wants and needs and guide you to homes that fit your criteria.  I will negotiate on your behalf and ensure all deadlines are met.  I will help solve any problems that may arise to ensure your transaction is an enjoyable experience.

Your lender will decide what you can borrow, but it is your decision what you can afford.  Although lender's are careful, their decision is based on averages and formulas;  Only you know your spending patterns, your life style and future plans, so always think a head and save a little room for the unexpected.

Before you search for your home, you will want to let your agent know as much details about what you are looking for.  Would you like an antique, new build, colonial, ranch, neighborhood, land, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, fireplace, garage, etc.  This will help to find your dream home.

Where you buy your home affects the current and future value as well as your lifestyle.  To help guide you to the best town or area that will fit your needs, you will want to consider some things to help in that search.  Do you need to be close to the highway? Close to the airport? School districts, commute time, public transportation, healthcare facilities, restaurants and retail are also things that should be included in your decision.  

Finding the right real estate agent means finding out what makes them effective.  It is important the agent you chose is the right match for you.  Some questions you should ask are Why did you become a real estate agent? Why should I work with you? What process will you use to help me find the right home?  What are some of the mistakes you think people make when buying a home?  How would you handle those mistakes?

Why do you want to sell?  What do you hope to accomplish by selling? When would you like to sell?  These are questions you need to ask yourself as you prepare to sell.  My goal is help you price your home to sell, prepare your home to sell, market your home and ensure any interest party's can afford your home and are serious buyers.  I will help negotiate offers, help you prepare to close and guide you through the closing.  Your home is the biggest investment you have, so I will help you every step of the way.

The asking price you set for your home significantly affects the potential profit made in the sale.  My knowledge of the market will help you determine the price; the goal is to find a price the market will bear, but not leave any money on the table.  Somethings to consider are, the fair market value, what price will encourage buyer activity? Don't confuse what you think your home is worth compared to buyers will pay for it.  Time - Flexibility to schedule showings are as equally important as to closing dates.  

When your home goes live in MLS, you are opening your door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to aggressive agents and naïve buyers.  There is an expected protocol on how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact.  Some agents know they should contact YOUR agent, but may still reach out directly to you.  You should always let your agent know who contacted you as this is not reputable behavior.  Naïve buyers maybe so excited to see your home, they may just stop by!  As nice as this seems, your agent should handle tours, schedules, and provide all information.  This prevents you from unknowingly providing information that may cause problems with negotiations down the road. 

You control 3 things that affect the sale of your home: The Home's Condition, Asking Price and Marketing Strategy.  There are also factor's outside your control, such as location which is the number 1 reason buyers choose certain homes.  The size of your home - some buyers would like to simplify their lives by downsizing, while other's find they need bigger homes for a variety of reasons.