For Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting time in your life. Whether seaching for a primary residence, investment 
property, building lot, condominium, acreage, townhouse or a condo-dock boat slip I can help. With access to to both MLS and private listings I can find your next property quickly and with as little stress as possible. If you are ready to buy a house now, please contact me to set up a meeting, so we can get to know each other and discuss your needs.
If you are considering buying a house in the near future please feel free to use our search engine to look at what is available in todays market. Remember though, the market does change from month to month, so visit often to keep abreast of price changes. For your convenience, we also provide listings by email. You will be the first to know if a property within your parameters has come on the market. The best homes never make the MLS listings. Many of the best homes last only a few days on the market. These are great homes that are priced at market value or below. The saying "The early bird gets the worm" is especially true in todays real estate market.
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Know your rights before starting your search for a new home. Whether dealing with a pre-owned home or purchasing a new home in a developing subdivision you need to understand that until you sign a Buyer's Agent agreement the agent has the duty to represent the seller of the property, whether he works for that company or not. Review this state brochure on Agency Disclosure.
This is extemely important when it comes to who will actually represent your interest in the purchase.
How We Can Help
Before you start looking
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- Assure that you see properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
- Negotiate the best deal possible considering all circumstances. I have a 92.3% List price to purchase price ratio average which is lower then the area average of 96.4%. What does this mean? It means you pay less because I know how to negotiate.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its 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 important features you need your new home to have.
- 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.
Find out how much your closing costs could be.
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