Buyers Corner
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
- It all starts by asking you a lot of questions. Finding out what you like and dislike helps us save time, but more importantly makes the home search much more exciting for you.
- 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 and 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.
- Negotiate the best price for your home and make sure your represented at all inspections.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
DON'T feel you have to do this alone. We help you through this process and refer you to top local lenders.
- 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). I can help with this!
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Call me for a NO-OBLIGATION buyers evaluation. I will then be able to answer all your questions and also determine if I can deliver upon your requests.
- 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, home inspections, roof and chimney inspections.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes and County transfer fees.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
