Buying a Home

Home. It's the most important purchase you'll ever make. As an experienced agent, I understand the difference between buying a house and finding your home. Let me show you how to make the process smooth and trouble-free.

Whether it's your first home or if you're an experienced buyer, purchasing a home is a complex process. By working with me, you'll find a home in the neighborhood where you want to live, one that fits your budget and meets your goals for features, quality and value. Once you've found the home that's right for you, I will guide you through the process of making an offer; negotiating the terms of the sale; getting your potential purchase inspected, repaired and appraised; and closing the sale.

 

When you work with me, you will:

  • Be more likely to find the home that meets all your criteria
  • Lessen the amount of time it will take to find your home
  • Understand all the terms, processes and documents used when buying your home
  • Have up-to-date market information that will allow you to make informed decisions
  • Have a skilled negotiator working on your behalf, one who is committed to looking after your best interests
  • Enjoy peace of mind, knowing that all the details of your purchase are being taken care of by an experienced and knowledgeable professional
  • The Home Buying Process

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    Before You Buy

    Preparation is key when purchasing a property. From down payments and mortgage prequalification to understanding the type of home that will meet your needs and satisfy your wants, I can make sure your financial ducks are in a row and your expectations are grounded in reality when preparing to buy.

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    The Search

    Selecting your perfect home will require research, expert guidance and knowledge of the local market, and you'll need to consider what it is you're looking for. I can help you find the place that fits your taste, your budget, and your lifestyle. I'm a home hunter's best friend.

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    Making the Purchase

    So, you've found the perfect home that meets all your criteria, from a great location to just the right square footage. As your trusted agent, I will guide you through the logistical - and emotional - challenges of the purchase process, to ensure you are in a solid position before you sign on the dotted line.

    Mortgage Services

    I am your partner in all aspects of the home-buying process. The Coldwell Banker® brand's affiliations with trusted primary service providers ensure that you receive complete assistance from beginning to end. We have connections with mortgage companies across the country, featuring incredibly low rates, fantastic customer service and a fast, simple process.

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    For 3/28/2024

    30 Year Fixed
    6.75%
    15 Year Fixed
    6.25%
    5/6 ARM
    7.5%

    For general informational purposes only. Actual rates available to you will depend on many factors including lender, income, credit, location, and property value. Contact a mortgage broker to find out what programs are available to you.

    Mortgage calculator estimates are provided by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and are intended for information use only. Your payments may be higher or lower and all loans are subject to credit approval.

    Find Out What You Can Afford

    Click the button below to access a helpful loan calculator - just the tool you need to get a general idea of your home search budget. When the time is right, I can connect you with a trusted lender to begin the preapproval process - a critical first step toward making a smart, solid offer on your dream home.

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    RealSure® Program

    In collaboration with Home Partners of America, the RealSure program from the Coldwell Banker® brand gives you a guaranteed Cash Offer on your for-sale home*, so you can move forward with confidence.

    • Get a Cash Offer now from RealSure - good for 45 days.
    • I'll continue to market your home for an even higher offer.
    • You can accept or decline the RealSure Cash Offer within 45 days. If you decide to decline it, there are no fees or obligations.

    Ask me how the RealSure program can help you move on to your dream home.

    Exclusive Look

    This marketing platform allows me to view listings within the Coldwell Banker® network in three ways: CB Exclusives, Sneak Peeks and Wants & Needs.

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    CB Exclusives

    Enables me to explore listings within our brokerage for a specific period of time, before they even hit the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or are marketed to anyone outside of my brokerage's agents and our clients.

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    Sneak Peeks

    Allows me to view Sneak Peek listings from participating Coldwell Banker agents across the country for one business day before the listings are submitted to the MLS and publicly marketed, allowing advance notice from a powerful network of agents who are actively posting new listings.

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    Wants & Needs

    Allows me to promote your wants and needs via a daily or weekly digest within our national network of participating agents across the country, bringing more potential matches to your attention quickly.