Buyer Experience

Before the search begins.

Choose an agent. Who you work with matters and is a highly personal decision. You will need to trust them through one of your biggest decisions in life.  Your investment.

Let’s sit down for a consultation. This is where I learn about you, your needs, your goals and your dream for home ownership.

Get your financing pre-approval. When it comes to real estate, money talks.  Determining the mortgage amount you qualify for will help you set your price range and be prepared when you are ready to make an offer.   Unless of  course, you’re paying cash.

Know exactly what you want. Get crystal clear on the type of home you’re looking for, including size, location, old, new, #bedrooms, garage, parking etc. This will help narrow your focus on listings that are a good fit.

Be prepared to act fast. When the market is hot, good listings don’t last long. You don’t want to miss out! When you see a listing you like, review everything available online first, then schedule a viewing right away if you feel it could be the one.

Know your “no-regrets” price. Great homes in a seller’s market will often get multiple offers and sell over asking price. Ask yourself this – what is the highest amount you are willing to pay for this property with no regrets? Losing out on a home for an amount you would have been comfortable with is disappointing. *Be sure to run any numbers by your bank/lender.

Consider writing a letter or doing a video telling the sellers how much you love their house. Homeowners are emotionally attached to their homes. They take great pride in every room, every upgrade and feature and want their home to go to someone who will love it just as much as they do.