An Important Decision: While it is possible to find and buy a home without an agent, this is one of the largest purchases and most important decisions you will ever make. A home may account for a third of your monthly spending and a large part of your assets. The home purchase transaction will require making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. So it is not only comforting but extremely efficient to have an expert help you cut through all the red tape.

Buyers & Buyer’s Agents: Buyers’ agents specialize in helping buyers! Buyers’ agents listen to what you want and then help you find your ideal home. I can notify you the instant that a home, meeting your requirements, comes on the market and I will make the appointment to get you in at the soonest possible moment. No more leaving voice-mails for agents who don’t bother to call you back. No more waiting for a Sunday Open House to see a home. No more calling on a newspaper ad only to discover that someone already put in an offer. Knowledge is Gold: Often I know about properties that are not yet on the market. Because real estate is all I do (sometimes 24/7!), I am the first to know of price reductions and other important news.

Buyer’s Agents are FREE! Real estate agents don’t get paid until you successfully buy your home. Agents often have a wide network of resources they can share with you, helping you select inspectors and recommending service providers such as lenders, insurance agents, landscapers and contractors.

Your Own Personal Expert: Think of a buyers’ agent as your expert advocate. I will share our experience, represent your best interests during negotiations with sellers, and help you understand all the decisions you need to make. I will work tirelessly for you, and my goal is to make your transaction go as smoothly as possible.

How to select the right agent:

• Look for a full-time agent who has experience completing transactions similar to yours.
• Interview a few agents: Are they familiar with the neighborhood you want to live in?
• Find an agent who is tech-savvy: today’s transactions move at internet speed.
• Ask how much time the agent will have for you, and if they have a licensed assistant: Successful agents are often the most efficient, and can afford to pay a knowledgeable assistant who will always be available to answer your questions.
• Ask about their credentials and education: A good agent will continually strive to improve and gain knowledge of the latest real estate trends. Only agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors can call themselves a REALTOR®.
• Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a home.
• Ask for a list of homes they’ve sold or a list of references.
• Finally, a good agent will spend more time listening to you and asking you questions about what you want, rather than talking about themselves. Pick an agent with whom you feel comfortable.