When you are buying a home with me, I will make the process as easy as possible from beginning to end.  At the end of the day I want you to be happy about your new home.

Reality Check - Find a compromise between that 12,000 Sq foot dream home and something a bit more affordable

It's important to sign off the size & age of the home your looking for early in the process. Once you realistically gauge how much you can pay for your home - we can begin refining our search immediately. In the end this will save us a lot of time and make the transition to the next step easy.

Getting a pre-approved Mortgage gives you leverage & buying power

There are so many advantages to getting a pre-approved Mortgage before looking to purchase your home. It allows you to refine and speed up the search process because you know exactly how much you can afford. It also gives you a huge advantage if there are multiple offers on the same property - With a pre-approved Mortgage the seller knows you are qualified for a loan. Also, when interest rates are rising, your pre-approved mortgage offer lasts typically from 90-120 days, ensuring that you can still take advantage of your lower pricing. Lastly, getting a pre-approved Mortgage can saved you the added time and stress of doing all the paperwork after you've found your home. (You can spend less time wondering about percentages, interest rates and charges and more time wondering where you're going to put the couch!)

Use the power of your realtor to your advantage

Your realtor has access to information and resources that can help you avoid typical problems when doing something as complicated as real estate. He can provide you with responsible lawyers, inspectors and mortgage loan reps. Your realtor also has access to detailed community information, zoning codes and even information about the local school district. Centralize your efforts and use your realtor for the best information!

The importance of Inspection

Buying your home is the biggest purchase of your life. That is why you should get an impartial professional inspector to thoroughly examine your potential house. Commonly, inspectors evaluate the condition of the structure, roof, foundation, drainage, plumbing, heating system, central air-conditioning system, visible insulation, walls, windows, and doors. Using this information you could get an overview of the types of repairs needed to maintain your property in the future.

The Price is Right

Your realtor is an expert negotiator and he most certainly knows all about proper pricing strategy. The most "fair" price of putting in a low offer does not always work and can often times lead to a stressful negotiation or even worse a failed negotiation. Talk to your realtor and really talk about your entire strategy before writing that initial offer - it could literally save you thousands of dollars