BUYERS
"Do not wait to buy real estate - buy real estate and wait." - T. Harv Eker
Use the best home search tool
“Nine out of ten home buyers today rely on the internet as one of their primary research sources”
--NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
We know there’s a good chance your home search is starting online, perhaps right here and right now! Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant market data and up to date listings.
Most buyers begin with searching Zillow or Trulia. However, these sites really aren’t reliable search sites, rather they are marketing sites that capture your information and provide it to those who pay to advertise. In fact, in many cases, they only provide a portion of the active listings because sites like these are no longer receiving data from local MLS organizations.
We encourage our buyers to look beyond these websites and get access to 100% of the listings available on the MLS.
The Smarter Agent Application
We recommend the Smarter Agent application. This will give you your own password protected search with real time property alerts and accurate MLS data in a user friendly app putting everything you need to stay ahead of this market right at your fingertips!
How much can I afford?
Online shopping for homes can be addicting, we completely understand! But, don’t make the detrimental error of searching before you get in touch with a reputable lender! Before searching for properties, it is incredibly important to sit down with a lender and go over your financial goals as well as determining your purchasing power. You wouldn’t start shopping for a car without an idea of what you could, and felt comfortable, affording, would you? The same goes for buying a house. Knowing what your limits are and what you feel comfortable spending will help you narrow down your search and set you up for success in your purchase. Above and beyond that, you’ll be prepared to jump when you find the home of your dreams. Financed offers will pre-approval letters stand a far greater chance of being accepted than those without!
Contact us for the contact information of the outstanding lenders we are proud to work with.
Are you a first time home buyer?
"Did you know that the average down payment among first-time homebuyer is 6% and it’s 13-14% for repeat buyers… It’s possible to put down even less." -Freddie Mac
We love to work with first time buyers! We strive to make your experience as a newbie to the market one to remember (and as stress free as possible!)
Real estate can be one of the most powerful investment tools. We encourage everyone who has had a steady rental history to explore becoming a homeowner and we stand ready to assist you in this journey! There are plenty of loan programs out there that will allow you to purchase a home with as little as zero percent down! That’s right, $0 downpayment. Why would you keep paying your landlord’s rent when you can invest in your own net worth?
helpful resources
Interest Rates 101
Read this chart to see what interest rates do to a payment.
What you can earn
Read this chart to see what a family can earn just by purchasing a $250K home with 5 years of standard appreciation. You can make around $46K just by purchasing a home.