Buying a Home
As your Buyer’s Agent, my goal is to not only help you find that special place called home, but to make it a smooth and satisfying experience. I am trained and experience in all aspects of real estate transactions. As your agent, I will:
- Always put your interests first.
- Identify property listings from any company in your price range that fits your requirements.
- Conduct research for you.
- Analyze market data to establish a price range for a particular property based on market conditions.
- Advise you on how to structure an offer.
- Present your offer to the seller or the seller’s agent.
- Negotiate favorable contract terms for you, based on current market conditions.
- Explain and obtain legal documents that you need for closing.
- Recommend qualified vendors, such as home inspectors and movers.
- Help you set up financing, insurance, home warranty and settlement services.
- Represent you throughout the entire real estate transaction - from start to finish.
In short, I will be your consultant and advocate. And, we will work at your pace. My clients tell me that they like the care and patience I take with them. My services will usually cost you nothing since it’s common practice in the D.C. area for sellers to compensate Buyer’s Agents.
Tools
Here are some tools to get you started. For additional resources check out my Links page.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
Do and Don't List for First-Time Homebuyers
An Introduction to Community Association Living
