For Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
"We moved from out-of-town and did not know the area at all. Kathy made us feel at home with her kindness and extensive real estate knowledge! She knew about everything from kids activities to good loan officers. Kathy really cared about us and what was important to us....I did not feel like she just wanted to "sell" us a home. Kathy was also concerned about our future "re-sale" ability down the road and in addition, she made our lives a lot less stressful by following up with all the details pertinent to our home buying experience. I still call on Kathy, she is an excellent source of information! Anyone looking for an agent...call Kathy....I would highly recommend her with no hesitations!!" Jasmine and Feroz Alpaiwalla For a Free Buyer's Report on "How to Stop Paying Rent Forever", dial 1-800-479-1506 x602 or click here |
Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria. - Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late. - Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
