What was it like the first time you spoke or sat down with a realtor to talk about buying your first home? Actually, there’s a chance you’re looking to do that for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. There are stories about potential home buyers sitting down with an agent, ready to learn and rather than walking away feeling excited, they walk away with even more unanswered questions than when they came.
Unless you have a history in real estate, chances are you’re not looking to become an expert. Yes, you want to know what’s happening, but you have a job, a family, a life and you’d rather have someone tell you what you need to know rather than getting on Google every night for a week and trying to decide what is important to learn.
As a third generation real estate agent, I’ve seen plenty of people just like you finding themselves at the exact spot that you’re at. Shopping for a home is fun and exciting – it shouldn’t feel like the SATs all over again.
A Little More About Working With Me
What Separates One Agent From Another
In your line of work, there are people who are looking out for themselves and those who are all about the team. A real estate agent should feel like your teammate because you work so closely to help you close on the biggest financial purchase of your life and quite possibly one of the biggest emotional decisions as well.
I don’t just practice real estate, I implement the joy of practicing what I call H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Everyday. I love what I do and I think of it as more than a job, it’s how I serve my neighbors and my community and, honestly, I can’t imagine myself doing anything else.
What You Can Expect When You Work With Me
Buying or selling a home is always emotional on some level and can also be stressful. It’s also exciting and after working with so many amazing clients I believe it should be fun.
When we work together you can expect me to keep all the moving parts in motion, bringing you in the loop at the moment there is news to share and being your biggest advocate through the entire process. Lines of communication are open and filled with honesty which is at the core of how I personally care for you, my client. I do believe in work/life balance, however, I am available when you need me.
A Message for First Time Home Buyers
You and I are going to have a lot of fun. Have you been watching a lot of HGTV to get ideas on what you want in a home or how you want to decorate?
When we sit down for our first visit I know you’ll have a lot of questions… bring them, because I want you to know exactly what’s happening, what to expect and what the next steps look like.
You should never feel like you’re in the dark or don’t understand something when purchasing a home. This is the biggest purchase you will make (unless you’re fortunate enough to buy a jet one day) and I am honored to play a part in the adventure.
Remember, this process is new to you and you have the freedom to ask any and every question you have.
What the "Personal Touch" Means to Me
The most important person in our relationship is you. I work for you, not the other way around. You will have plenty of work to do and I’ll coach you through the entire process, providing as much guidance as you need. If you’ve purchased a home before, I’ll help catch you up on new industry protocols so that you have an idea of how this transaction may differ from past transactions.
You will benefit greatly from email communication – often buying a home happens in the middle of your work hours and talking or texting just isn’t possible which is why I work very hard to communicate clearly and timely through email. Of course face-to-face and over the phone communication is very important, but many times electronic communication gets the job done most quickly.
Yes, I work with multiple clients at one time – but you will always feel like you are my only client. Real estate is HIGHLY relational and we will spend a lot of time together, walking through amazing homes – it will feel natural to begin to put pressure on yourself to make a decision, but I assure you, that it’s okay. While we may need to examine your wants and needs in a home, I never want you to feel pressured or obligated at any point in the process. We will enjoy looking at houses together and we’ll all celebrate when we finally close on your home.