For Home Buyers
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. Our services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, we also provide listings by email. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
How We Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
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Help arrange a pre-approval meeting for you with a home lender to determine how much of a home you can buy, if you don’t have a lender.
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Search for properties in the area listed by all real estate companies to make sure you know about every home for sale in your price range.
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If you want to build a new home, we will help find a reputable, quality builder who will build you the most home for the best price.
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Set you up on our automated search to ensure you receive the new listings as quickly as possible.
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Arrange private showings for any and all homes you wish to see, or arrange meetings for you with homebuilders in the area.
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Help you with the negotiation and purchase of any “For Sale by Owner” home.
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Assist you with preparing an offer that is in your best interests when you find the right home or builder.
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Discuss strategy about the offer price, possession date, and other negotiable items.
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Obtain answers to any and all questions you may have during the process.
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Present the offer on your behalf to the seller, the builder, the “For Sale by Owner”, or the seller’s agent.
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Negotiate in your best interest at all times to get you the best deal possible.
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Do our very best to ensure you receive exceptional service from everyone involved with your home purchase.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before it's 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).
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify your wants and needs for your new home.
- 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.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
