Buying a Home?
Purchasing a home is a big step, and a big decision. The average person spends approximately 1/3 of their income on their home. The home that you choose has a big impact on your life, and can have a big impact on your finances, as well. Attempting to "go at it alone" opens up the possibility of mistakes. A good Buyer's Agent is invaluable to a Buyer, and can be the difference between a wonderful transaction, and a nightmare.
As a buyer’s agent I have full access to the MLS. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that only Realtors can access fully. When listing agents market a home for sale, they typically allow any Realtor to present the home to potential buyers, and to present contracts for purchase. The MLS is a database of all homes listed by Realtors, and represents roughly 99% of the homes for sale in any given market. As technology advances, so does the MLS. It has evolved into an extremely powerful search engine that allows me to enter in search criteria, and returns only homes that match those specific parameters.
While driving neighborhoods is an excellent idea to help you decide which locations you prefer, it's not a very efficient way to find your new home. Gas is expensive, and your time is valuable. I will listen to your needs, make suggestions based on your likes & dislikes, and provide you with a list of homes that ALL match your wants & needs. I have helped MANY new homebuyers through MANY purchases, and will help you better organize your search & decision making process - saving you valuable time.
Listing Agents enter into legally binding agreements that require them to ALWAYS act in the best interest of the seller. They are the seller's "coach" and will make sure that their clients' best interests are looked after. Luckily, I am there to make sure YOUR best interests are accounted for. With me as your advocate, you can rest assured that you're on, at least, even ground with the home seller. A football team would be at a pretty significant disadvantage without a coach - just as you would be without me as your Buyer's Agent.
I can provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a prospective home's Fair Market Value (FMV). In simpler terms, I will look at similar homes in the same neighborhood or area that have sold recently. This way, you will know whether or not the seller has their home priced fairly. If the home is priced over Fair Market Value, I can present your "under asking price" offer with plenty of firepower - and a greater chance that the offer will be accepted.
The average person buys 3-5 homes in their lifetime. What might seem complicated and intimidating to you is fairly common and familiar to me. I know what to expect, and will
know when to alert you if anything out of the ordinary occurs.
If you are like most people, your home is the largest purchase you will ever make. The average person spends around 1/3 of their total monthly income on their home. This is a big decision and you don't want to go at it alone. Know that with me on your side, your
best interests are accounted for, and you will feel confident in your purchase. |
