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Buyers
Buying a Home or Commercial Property
Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments of most people’s lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $250,000. If you had a $250,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $250,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney?
It is always wise to work with a professional real estate agent when you are buying a home. Remember, you don't pay to have professional buyer representation, so there's simply no reason that anyone buying property should ever do it alone.
The seller has representation by their listing agent. Don't you want a buyer's agent with the fiduciary duty to represent your best interests as well? Of course you do! This alone can save you thousands of dollars. Let me help you understand everything you need to know about the property buying process.
There is a reason home ownership is part of the American Dream. Its that chance to create a space all your own. The opportunity to build that tree house or plant a colorful garden. To provide a safe environment for your family and fill it with precious memories.
The Portland metropolitan area is experiencing a buyers market!
Interest rates are low, inventory is plenty, and there are government incentives to buy. Now is a very good time to be a buyer! By far the best tool you can have when you're looking to buy real estate, is me! Contact me today and I will immediately begin working to find the perfect home to fit your needs and ensure that your best interest comes first in the home-buying process. So, go find your dream home!
12 Steps to Better Home Purchasing
- Give me a call. I will start you off on the right foot! (503) 803-4707.
- Meet with a lender and determine a price range that fits your budget.
- Make a wish list of the must-haves for your house. It will help with your choices.
- Decide where in Portland you want to live. I can give you complete and invaluable insight into Portland's neighborhoods.
- Tour homes in your price range. I will show you homes based on your wants and needs.
- Make an offer on the home that just feels right! There will likely be give and take on your wish list, but you'll know the perfect home when you see it.
- Hire a home inspector to make a thorough assessment of your selected home. I can make recommendations for several inspectors with whom I have a working relationship with.
- I will negotiate for repairs. This is what I do!
- Oversee the repairs process while the escrow agency is clearing title.
- Wait for the loan papers to get to escrow.
- Sign, Sign, Sign on the dotted line and submit your down payment.
- Move in!! I can recommend trusted moving companies.
TIME TO CELEBRATE!