What I Should be Doing for You
Once you’ve figured out how much you can afford to spend on your new place, it’s time to go shopping.
We'll start with some of areas that you want to buy in. That will be a great starting point for our discussions on what your home buying plan will be.
Real estate is a complicated industry that requires in-depth analysis and an understanding of the many factors that can affect the market. Unlike cars or shoes, no two properties are exactly alike, not even if they are built by the same builder and are of the same design. Understanding how the process works takes the experience & expertise of an industry professional.
My duty is to enable you to make good decisions about your purchase. I should help you answer questions such as:
What areas have had strong appreciation in the last few years?
Is the home close to destinations that are important to you?
If a house is older, what are the common problems to look out for?
When problems are suspected, what experts should be contacted?
How much should an offer on a property be made for and why?
My job is not just to find you the right home, but to help you get the right home as well. The home you want to buy may be overpriced, have expensive defects, be in a historically low-appreciating area, or the subject of legal problems. I've seen and successfully dealt with all of these issues and more, and I will do the same for you.
While we are working together, I will provide you with information from the resouces available to me to ensure that you receive the answers to your important questions. I will deal honestly with you and provide you with the best experience that an industry professional can give you in the home buying process. In return, I request that you are honest and fair with me as well.
Insider’s Insight: A good agent's job isn't just to drive you around and help you to find a house that you like - you can find listings on your own online. We have a huge hand in educating you about the market and the buying process, as well as a major role in shaping the criteria that will eventually lead you to your home purchase. Especially in these changing economic times, we must be careful with observing deadlines, drafting the right contracts, and keeping in mind the new rules that affect our industry on a weekly and even daily basis. Agents earn money because we are professionals that seamlessly handle the myriad of details and problems that may arise.