The Townhouse Journal

I understand that the home-buying experience can be filled with mystery. As an experienced agent, I leverage my expertise, local market knowledge, and key industry partnerships to guide you through the process of finding your dream home. I've been down this road before, so I'll start by asking the necessary questions and gathering the important data I need to kick off our journey to home ownership. Let's get started!

At this stage, my job is to maneuver all the financial pieces to ensure you’re on strong financial footing when that dream home becomes available. My recommended network of lenders and financial experts will help tighten up your credit, determine exactly how much you can afford for both a home and a down payment, and make sure you’re formally pre-approved for a loan, all to solidify your position as a serious market contender.

Now for the fun part! I’ll help you draw up a “wish list” of everything you’re looking for in not just your new home, but your new community as well. I'll match your must-haves with your budget and then draw on our local expertise and network of industry colleagues to help you find a place that’s everything you wished for. Shopping for a home is exciting, so just have fun with it!

You’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to make an offer! I’ll help you formulate a fair, data-driven purchase offer based on in-depth market analysis, and draw up the purchase agreements. Then, I’ll leverage smart negotiating skills to guide you through contingencies and ensure you don’t spend any more than you need to. And, should things not work out with one offer, I’ll be ready with a game plan for the next.

Once your offer is selected, you can elect to inspect the property. If you do this, I’ll send an independent licensed inspector to fully check a home’s condition. Because it detects issues that aren’t apparent on a walk-through, a home inspection is a powerful negotiating tool and the best insurance you can ever get on a property. If issues arise, I’ll work with you to develop strategies on how best to proceed. You’re getting close, and you don’t want to set yourself up for a houseful of headaches.

This part can get complicated, but I know from experience how to keep the crucial final stages of loan approval from becoming overwhelming. I’ll regularly monitor the progress of your transaction and keep you fully aware of unexpected funds that might be expected from you. I’ll also work with your lender to make sure all the necessary paperwork is complete as I move closer to a smooth closing.

Making it to the closing can seem like a mountain of details but the view from the top is worth it. Expect to sign a ton of paperwork before you get there, and I’ll hold your hand through every step of the process. A few days before closing, I’ll conduct a final walk-through, and then, once both parties sign closing statements, the keys are yours and I’ll celebrate your new home and your new life!

I know selling a home can be more emotional than buying one, and I’ll leverage our experience and market know-how to ease you through the process. But first, I’ll uncover your motivations for selling, establish a timeline and a marketing plan, and see how your home compares with others on the market. I have a track record of proven success, and you can rely on us to be your champion and best source for solutions.

I will assess your home's worth to determine its market value, taking into consideration such variables as features, size, location, market demand, and recent comparable sales. I will then create a "comp," or comparative market analysis (CMA), that will help determine a competitive listing price to attract qualified buyers and drive maximum interest to your property.

I believe in transparency, and at this early stage, I want you to feel confident about my plans to sell your home. A listing agreement gives me permission to advertise and handle the sale of your house. It also covers the basic terms of our mutual commitment, including the length of time the home will be listed. We'll also discuss my selling strategy and what you can expect next as we move deeper into the process.

It's all about curb appeal, and your home needs to shine inside and out before putting it on the market. I'll strategize with my network of skilled vendors to ensure improvements, staging, photography, and video are of professional caliber and give buyers a reason to show more than a passing interest in your home. Remember, you only have a matter of seconds to make a great first impression, so make it count.

A unique home needs a unique, customized marketing plan to set it apart from others on the market. I'll combine industry-defining tech and robust online marketing strategies with tried-and-true techniques like high-quality fliers, energetic open houses, and alerting local buyer's agents to give your home optimum exposure. I'll utilize my trusted network of vendors, such as photographers, to make your home come to life and create local and global awareness.

At this crucial stage, I'll leverage every negotiation tool to help you make the best deal possible and arrive at a price that both you and the buyer can agree upon. I'll use my expertise to coach you through terms, contingencies, and buyer's financing. You're nearing the end zone. I want to arrive at a fair market price where you walk away happy.

The day you've been waiting for has arrived — the closing! I'll be right by your side during these final steps, engaging with the buyer's agent and lending institutions to ensure all requirements are met, inspections are performed, financing is approved on time, and all the necessary disclosure documents are provided. Then, sign on the dotted line, and congratulations! You've just sold your home!