Buying a Home
Thinking about buying a home?The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home...or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. My free eGuide will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home.
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Information for Buyers
It is an exciting time to buy a home! Whether it is your first home, your 2nd or 3rd or an investment property, everyone is talking about the housing market! As you may know appreciation in Northern Colorado has been strong.
The housing market is rapidly changing & shifting all the time. For the past several years we have been in a "seller’s market." Meaning there is less than 4 months of inventory available. With an extremely low inventory of homes, sellers were able to sell their home at top dollar or get even more than a full price offer. In today's market with LOW inventory but HIGHER interest rates the housing market is pretty EVEN. Sometimes buyers are getting "a deal" with either sellers lowering the price or offering seller concessions and sometimes or more occasionally buyers will pay FULL PRICE or over asking price to get that special home. No matter what is happening in the real estate market it is imperative to have a buyers agent assisting you/guiding you in this process because the housing market is always changing and it’s important to have a full-time professional REALTOR guiding you through the process. This will greatly increase your odds of finding a home! Feel free to check out my “testimonials” tab to see what my clients are saying and how I helped them.
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Searching for a home
The GREAT news is that there is a wealth of information available on the internet- the BAD news is there is an overwhelming amount of information & inaccurate websites. With that said, I prefer to guide customers to use reliable & up-to-date resources that pull data several times a day directly from the multiple listing service (MLS). The MLS is the website where realtors input listings and search properties every day.
Please note the websites that are not accurate but popular are Trulia & Zillow (these companies sell your personal information & approximately 60% of the content is out of date or inaccurate).
Websites to use when searching on your own:
Please note the websites that are not accurate but popular are Trulia & Zillow (these companies sell your personal information & approximately 60% of the content is out of date or inaccurate).
Websites to use when searching on your own:
The Home Buying Process
As you begin to think about buying a home, you're probably acutely aware that this is likely to be your greatest investment, and you might be wondering if there's anything you really need to know as you go into this process. This is where your real estate professional comes in! There is actually a lot to know about buying a home and by working with a realtor you have your best chance of success! With the housing market moving at a fast pace it’s important to have an agent looking for homes (on your behalf). I have been successful in previewing properties for clients while they are at work, on vacation or otherwise busy with life! Our bi-weekly company meetings allow me the space to pitch upcoming listings and buyer needs—this is extremely helpful to find out about properties before they are input into MLS (Multiple Listing Service).
I have a team of people that support me including: a marketing assistant, transaction coordinator, front desk support, back end escrow department & managing brokers. In addition to the professional buyers guide, I can help connect you with contractors like plumbers, electricians, general contractors, flooring & more. I am known for “connecting people” for example if you need a Doctor, Dentist, perhaps a new Yoga Studio & more… This is more than a business transaction to me- I am here to be your support and guide and plan to stay in touch with you long after you move into your new home or purchase your investment property.
If you'd like to know about the home buying process, I would love to schedule a time to connect on the phone, zoom call or preferably in person. Contact me!
I have a team of people that support me including: a marketing assistant, transaction coordinator, front desk support, back end escrow department & managing brokers. In addition to the professional buyers guide, I can help connect you with contractors like plumbers, electricians, general contractors, flooring & more. I am known for “connecting people” for example if you need a Doctor, Dentist, perhaps a new Yoga Studio & more… This is more than a business transaction to me- I am here to be your support and guide and plan to stay in touch with you long after you move into your new home or purchase your investment property.
If you'd like to know about the home buying process, I would love to schedule a time to connect on the phone, zoom call or preferably in person. Contact me!
Five Reasons to buy your home with a REALTOR®
- Get access to all the listings.
- Know all the facts on properties you're interested in.
- Negotiate with the help of a real estate professional.
- Finance your home faster.
- Make a solid investment that pays off down the road.
New homes for sale hit the market daily. As your buyer's agent, I will be in regular contact with sellers and other real estate agents to ensure you see all the newest listings right away, whether or not they're made public. As we narrow down your property search I will make sure you see only the properties that meet your needs and investment preferences, so that you don't spend time on listings that aren't of interest. As you evaluate the best situation for yourself, I will provide you with important information about the home, neighborhood, comparable properties and nearby plans for development.
Many real estate transactions include an extensive negotiating process, and as your buyer's agent it will be my job to represent you and get the best price & terms possible. After you are under contract on a property I will attend property inspections, follow up on any repair work that is to be done, follow up on the home appraisal, follow up on your loan & timing of your loan, and handle all paperwork related to the sale. My job is to keep you informed the whole way through until closing day!
Working with a dedicated agent on your next home purchase will save you time, and give you comfort in knowing someone is looking out for your best interest.
Many real estate transactions include an extensive negotiating process, and as your buyer's agent it will be my job to represent you and get the best price & terms possible. After you are under contract on a property I will attend property inspections, follow up on any repair work that is to be done, follow up on the home appraisal, follow up on your loan & timing of your loan, and handle all paperwork related to the sale. My job is to keep you informed the whole way through until closing day!
Working with a dedicated agent on your next home purchase will save you time, and give you comfort in knowing someone is looking out for your best interest.