Monday, May 12, 2014

May Market Update!

With home listings increasing over the past few months this is the best time to look for a home. Contact me today to get the best selection for you home shopping experience!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Building!


LOOKING TO BUILD? 
STOP and read this article first!


A common misconception when purchasing new construction is that you don’t need an agent to represent you…BUT YOU DO!


Top Reasons to Have an Agent on your side:

-         The friendly agent at the model home works solely for the builder and represents their interests. You should have an independent representative too!

-         An experienced buyer's agent is your exclusive advocate that will negotiate with the builder to get you the best price, upgrades and incentives possible.

-         An experienced buyer’s agent knows how to present requests and negotiate. Many builders are inflexible, but a good agent can work with the site agent to get things done that might not normally happen.

-         An experienced buyer's agent knows how to present requests and negotiate. Many builders are inflexible, but a good agent can work with the site agent to get things done that might not normally happen.

-         An experienced buyer’s agent knows how to present requests and negotiate. Many builders are inflexible, but a good agent can work with the site agent to get things done that might not normally happen.

-         An experienced buyer’s agent knows how to present requests and negotiate. Many builders are inflexible, but a good agent can work with the site agent to get things done that might not normally happen.

-         An experienced buyer’s agent knows how to present requests and negotiate. Many builders are inflexible, but a good agent can work with the site agent to get things done that might not normally happen.

-         An experienced buyer's agent can intervene and fight for you if things go awry with the builder.  THEY CAN AND OFTEN DO! 

-         A buyer's agent will be there even after the home closes. It is routine for issues to arise during the first year of a new home. Site agents tend to forget a buyer's name after the contract is signed. 

-         An experienced buyer's agent will have suggestions and advice along the way. They will be able to advise on options and upgrades, home inspections, mortgages, construction issues, etc. Remember, most buyer's agents have done this before and know what it takes to build a new home correctly!

-         An experienced buyer's agent will be able to analyze the data and trends in the area and offer advice. 

-         Getting to the closing table requires the expertise of a number of professionals. Lenders, inspectors, surveyors just to name a few. Buyer's agents have worked with a number of providers, both great and not so good. When you hire a buyer's agent you get access to their network rather than having to research and build relationships from scratch.

 And best of all, a buyer’s agent costs you nothing! If a new home is in your future, take advantage of all the help you can get and call us today! 



Buying a home and certainly building a home are exciting ventures. Just as with any life changing event – and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home is life changing – success is found with the guidance of those experienced in the specific arena. When that guidance and direction is available at no cost, it’s completely ill advised not to take advantage of that opportunity.