Time to make a move…

Are you really ready to buy? Making an honest assessment of your current & future financial position is key in ensuring you are truly ready for a home purchase. Not spending past your means, planning for “Murphy’s Law for unexpected repairs, and being mindful of your credit during the home loan process will help set you up for long-term success. 

Have you thought about work commutes? Taking the kids to school? Do you need certain Doctors or Specialists nearby? Where do you like to shop or spend your time? Going beyond your future four walls should be as equally important in your home-buying decision. Most Realtors® focus solely on finding the “perfect home” for clients the overlook searching for a home that meets your needs of everyday life. This is an important financial investment, wouldn’t you want it to consider your overall well-being too?

FAQ’s

  • Short answer, “No”. Some Realtors ask that you be prequalified so they don’t waste their time when speaking with you initially. Yikes! We would like to help you get on the best path toward homeownership & a big part of that is making sure you are equipped to do so before the loan process. We can even connect you to some of the best lenders in our area!

  • Zillow is like the Google of the real estate world. It is kind of like a general search engine. But there are a lot of inaccuracies with the data they use and scams have started to permeate these types of platforms. Generally speaking, the Buyer’s agent commission is paid by the Seller. This means you are getting full representation for yourself without a cost to you. What most don’t realize is for every smooth transaction, there really are some hair-pulling ones and ones that even lead to legal battles. You wouldn’t go to the grocery store with no pants on…don’t get into a real estate transaction without a Realtor® on your side!

  • First and foremost a meeting. We need to determine your motivation for moving, time frame, finances and where/what type of home and community you want to live in. Once we have narrowed that down we will give you a selection of homes to start viewing and hopefully put in an offer!

  • Absolutely. Even as licensed agents, through our own purchases, we have experienced that anxiety of “Am I doing the right thing?” Why? Because it is a huge commitment to make and for some really dictates how their daily life functions. Our job is to minimize that feeling as much as possible. How do we do that? Communication…ask a million questions and we will give you a million & one answers. Whether it’s your very first home or your 100th, we want you to celebrate on closing day!

  • They are some of our favorite clients! A first home purchase is an extremely important milestone. Like a wedding or the birth of a child, you will never forget it. This is why we want to help you make the right step for your future and make it an exciting & fun memory. Our goal is to walk you through every step and give you confidence in your purchase along the way.

Did you know the family unit looks starkly different from what it has in generations past? More children are staying at home for longer periods, parents are returning home to live with children in their older years, or even families moving in together to reduce housing costs. Top that with the era of the work-from-home force and you have homes that truly need to be multi-purpose. The average time in a home has shifted from 10 years to only 5!