Local Buying Tips

Buying a home is an involved process and requires the guidance of a trained professional.    I can provide you with a solid foundation of knowldge to guide you along the path to your dream home. 

An early education in problems that might be encountered, how they are usually resolved, and my role in the process. Negative surprises in the emotionally charged and time-sensitive home purchase process can be avoided in many cases by knowing the steps to the closing.

Everybody wants to make a good deal, and working a motivated seller into a bargain purchase price is the goal of most buyers. Be sure to know about how this will influence the process in almost every aspect through to closing. Be aware that getting a seller to their rock-bottom price line will generally ensure that they will not agree to further concessions for repairs or money to correct inspection problems. As long as you are educated to this fact, you will hopefully avoid the deal falling through due to seller remorse or inspection correction negotiations.

A slowing market with rising inventory sometimes encourages buyers to make low-ball offers to test the sellers' motivation. In some markets, it's not that unusual, and sellers simply come back with a high counter offer to draw the buyer up to a reasonable price. However, sometimes a very low offer can offend them.

There are so many variables involved in a closing that it's not that unusual for there to be last-minute delays that move a closing a few days farther out. Many times this is due to loan documents, as the lender wants to see all appraisal, survey, title and other documents first. If any of these are delayed, then the closing might be later than expected. Be sure that you have a contingency plan should a delay occur.