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FIND NEW HOME BLISS IN the PORTLAND area
As an experienced mentor and personal champion for every client I work with, seeing my buyers reap the rewards of homeownership is something I never get tired of. Whether you’re investing in your first place or building on an existing real estate portfolio, I’m here to help you take the next step with confidence so you can start living the lifestyle you want.
So, you’re looking to buy?
MY APProACH
Helping you purchase your new home is about more than ticking boxes off a home buying checklist; I know every home I help a client purchase represents the fulfillment of a deeply cherished dream, often years in the making.
As a Realtor, I welcome the opportunity to help you achieve that dream no matter how big the challenge. In my business, treating your transaction (and the goal behind it) with the same respect and care I would put into my own home isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a core value.
MAJOR BUYING MILESTONES
SECURING FUNDING
Unless you’re paying cash, the first step to purchasing your new home is to secure a mortgage pre-approval letter. This helps us determine what price range we should be shopping in and strengthens your position when it’s time to write an offer.
HUNTING FOR YOUR HOME
House hunting can be both exciting and stressful, especially in a competitive market. To help keep you motivated and grounded, I offer two specific types of support during this stage: 1) I help you keep the emotional highs and lows in check, making it less likely that a sense of urgency or competition will push you into investing in a home that’s ultimately not right for you and 2) I use my years of expertise as a home matchmaker and my extensive Rolodex of contractors to help you objectively compare the available options against your home needs checklist.
NEGOTIATING YOUR DEAL
Once we’ve found a home you love, we’ll work together to write a competitive offer that aligns with your financial and lifestyle goals. Naturally, different buyers come to me with different comfort levels for what they’re willing to negotiate on to get the home they want. We’ll discuss where you fall on this spectrum, and I’ll provide my recommendations based on the value I see in the home.
EXECUTING INSPECTIONS
In most cases, we’ll complete a professional home inspection on your property within 10 business days of offer acceptance. When the reports come back, we’ll assess the results together and form a perfect addendum plan based on the findings.
REPAIRS & APPRAISAL
I’ll manage the satisfactory completion of any agreed upon home repairs to ensure your new property is being handed over in the condition you expect. At this point, your lender will also coordinate an appraisal of the home to move the funding process forward.
CLOSING & POSSESSION
During the final days of your transaction, we’ll work with title and lending companies to coordinate and sign all your closing documents. Once the possession date comes, it’s on to the fun part - getting the keys to your new home!
AFTER CLOSING
When you work with me, you have a homeownership resource for life. Whether you’re considering purchasing a secondary home or you need a contractor recommendation, I’m always a phone call away.