The Home Shopping Process
As your real estate agent, my most important job is to make the home shopping process pleasant and rewarding for you, I accomplish this in many ways:
I regularly recommend properties for viewing that closely match your needs and wants and are within your price range. This spares you the frustration of visiting unsuitable homes.
I make sure you don’t miss opportunities. When a desirable property suddenly comes on the market, I’ll immediately alert you.
I help you schedule viewings that fit your schedule, so there is as little inconvenience to you as possible.
Before you view a property, I provide you with in-depth details on the home, so you can make an informed decision. This includes closing dates, market value and more. Later, if you have questions, I will get the answers for you.
I also give you details on the neighborhood, so you get a clear sense of what an area is like in terms of lifestyle, safety, schools, etc. You can count on me to steer you away from undesirable areas and point out only those I believe will meet your expectations.
When you find a property you like, I give you my honest, professional recommendation as to how well the home meets your needs and wants. You’ll have the benefit of my expert advice as you make this important decision. As your real estate agent, I’m committed to getting you into the right home.
What To Look For When Viewing a Property
Here are a few things to consider when viewing homes to help make the process easier and more productive:
- Does the home have your “needs” features – those features you must have, such as number of bedrooms, closet space, kitchen size, etc.?
- Does the home have any of your “wants” features – those features you’d like to have but would be willing to forgo, such as a large backyard deck, spacious family room, etc.?
- What is the general condition of the home? Has the owner kept up with maintenance and repairs?
- Will the home need any major repairs, remodeling or renovations? Is there anything, such as the furnace, that may need to be replaced soon?
- What do you like most about the home?
- Is there anything about the home you don’t like? Can that be changed with a remodeling or renovation now or in the future?
- Take a walk around the neighborhood. Are the homes well-maintained, indicating pride of ownership?
- Do you like where the home is situated in the neighborhood?
- Does the neighborhood have things you want such as access to public transit, shopping, local parks, etc.?
Viewing properties should never be a frustrating experience. It’s my role to help make the process easy and productive for you, so you can find the perfect home.
Are you ready to get started? Call or email and let me know what the kind of home you’re looking for. Or, submit the form below and I’ll get back to you.