For Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. I have called South Florida my home for my entire life, and I have an expansive knowledge of the local neighborhoods. My services and experience range from mortgage guidance to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family, to decorating ideas. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email, for a market first glance. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
As Your Buyer's Agent, I Will:
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Be your representative in the transaction acting as a "Single Agent", with full confidentiality and loyality to you.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Provide price comparables for negotiating offer.
- Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Write and negotiate sales contracts.
- Attend inspections.
- Coordinate efforts with financing, title company, and seller's agent to insure a smooth trasaction.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
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.
