Buy Real Estate in the current mortgage market? My pat Realtor ® answer, “The good deals are always out there, just got to go find them”. It pays to be persistent and I feel an experienced Realtor ® is a necessity. Having time on your side will allow for better negotiations. If searching for a home is done properly, with persistence, using proven methods, you’ll be able to find your new home then relax, smile and get on with your life.
Keyword searching the confidential or public property remarks section on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is one method of hunting for the handy buyer. Keywords like Hammer, TLC or Needs. I have some great keywords, they all help assist with your hunt. Another very helpful function with the MLS is instant automatic notification. I may have several notifications per client, when a home is listed for sale within a predetermined boundary or if a home meets a particular word search or a certain bedroom, bath and price. Upon listing input, I receive an instant Email notification. If the home looks like a maybe, I’ll physically tour the property, and then call you if I think you should come take a look.
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Don’t let the current market scare you. If you’re a first time buyer the benefits of investing in a principle residence typically outweigh most “seller’s market” concerns. If you’re selling then buying within the same marketplace, the additional cost on the buying end will be offset with the property you sell, the opposite is true in a “buyer’s market”. My goal for you, spend the least amount of time possible with the entire home buying or selling process. I preview every home I show before taking you to the property, you just never know what you’re going to find and I don’t like surprises.
Tell me your “wish list” and I’ll begin. The first time out allows us to learn exactly what your likes and dislikes are in a home. Because I preview every home your potential hit ratio is very high, there’s a great chance you’re going to like or love the properties you see. I exclude properties backing to busy roads, freeways or have other location issues, not ideal for re-sale.
Being able to respond quickly is very important. Electronic communication has become almost mandatory. Contracts are most times sent via e-mail in the form of a PDF, printed and then scanned back via PDF, typically preferred over a fax. There are now simple methods of sending secure or encrypted PDF’s.
Writing a strong, clean and complete offer is very important. The deposit amount, contingencies and close of escrow are all chosen carefully. I’ve gotten to know many of the real estate professionals in this county and beyond over the last 26 years, this helps tremendously when getting your offer signed. Most times I know the Realtor, Broker, Agent or have worked together in the past with someone else in their office. I take everything into consideration to get your offer picked and then signed by the seller. Let me help you write a winning bid.
