First Steps

There are some questions you need to answer even before you start your search. If you’re a first-time home buyer or someone who hasn’t bought a home recently, we recommend that you begin with an in-person Buyer Consultation. That will enable me to help you identify and clarify your requirements for your new home and then give you a good idea what to expect when you proceed with your home search.

Here are some questions to ponder as you begin to define the kind of home you really want:

What style or type of home interests you – contemporary or historic, ranch or colonial?
How large a home do you want, with how many bedrooms and baths?
What do you think are the key features? (For example: eat-in kitchen, deck, fireplace, family room or central air conditioning)
How will you determine whether a location is right for you – schools? Commuting needs? Availability of shopping?
Would you consider buying a home that is in need of some renovation or expansion?
Will it be necessary to sell your home to buy your next one?

During your Buyer Consultation, I will can also provide you with a financial expert who can assist you with getting a mortgage credit approval and calculating just how much you can afford to spend.

Once you begin your search, I can show you any home at all, even if it’s listed with another real estate agency. Whether your interest is piqued by a For Sale sign, an ad in the paper or a listing on a website like sellmesandiego.com, I can be your best resource for learning more of the detailsand will help you decide if any particular house is worth seeing in person.

I will begin to work with you by diligently searching the current inventory of available homes to find ones that meet your expectations. I will also network in any specific neighborhood you’re interested in, keeping a close watch in order to let you know the moment a new house that fits your criteria comes on the market or when a home you might like drops its price.