Buying Your First Home? Real Estate Agents Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose a Top Expert.   |  | | |
 Hey, I've been there before, too! I remember what it was like buying my first home, before I got into real estate. You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home - I know I was. Unfortunately, I don't think that I received the best representation that I could have. My agent didn't take the time to teach me the process, and I ended up with more questions than answers. I won't let that happen to you!
As a top Lake Travis real estate expert, it's my job to guide you, from beginning to end. I promise you will be expertly represented, and I will take the time to fully explain everything, every step of the way. There are no dumb questions!
Many first-time buyers don't realize that there is absolutely no cost to them when working with a Realtor - sellers pay all the commissions. In addition, be aware that the listing agent (the Realtor whose sign is in the yard) represents the SELLER. You absolutely should have your own professional representation from a Buyers Agent to represent YOUR best interests. Do you really think the agent who represents the seller is going to agressively negotiate for YOU and get you the lowest price and the best deal possible? No way! I am certified as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) by the National Association of Realtors. An ABR is recognized as the utmost in professional representation for buyers.
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Confused? Frustrated?
Don't be! You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As a top Lake Travis, Lakeway and Lago Vista real estate expert, it's my job to guide you, from beginning to end. I will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions!
Together, we will consider:
- How much can you really afford? Is renting or buying better for you?
- How to qualify for a mortgage. What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for.
- How much cash you should put down. How much your payments will be.
- The tax advantages of buying.
Tell me a bit about your situation below. I'll get right back to you. There is absolutely no charge, and I offer this to you with no strings attached
My Preferred Mortgage Lenders and Insurance Agents
I have three preferred Mortgage Lenders who are very patient at explaining details, answering questions, and making first time buyers feel comfortable! In no particular order, they are:
David Cockrell with Prodigy Mortgage, John Schutze with Bank of America, and Ed Solter with Presidential Mortgage. I also have two preferred Insurance Agents. In no particular order, they are:
Phillip Moreno with Liberty Mutual and Amy Maddox with Allstate. They are the best at what they do, and they would be happy to help you! Their contact information is below. New to the home buying process? Tell me your concerns. Ask me questions. It's my job to help! There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
About Appraisals >Working With A Real Estate Agent
It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems easy enough--just place an ad in the weekend paper and wait for buyers to show up. Although it may seem simple, real estate sales transactions are extremely complex proceedings.
The first pitfall can come with pricing your property realistically. Homeowners often price their property too high initially, then drastically slash the price when weeks go buy without an offer. Even if a prospective buyer agrees to the initial asking price, there could be complications if the buyers begin to feel that they have agreed to pay too much, or if the lender's appraisal values the property at far less than the agreed-upon price. Some clients hire agents to market their home professionally after weeks or months of trying to sell their own home without success, or after their FSBO transaction fell through.
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What was considered the world's tallest building one hundred years ago?
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, completed in 1889 and standing 984 feet tall, is still considered one of the world's greatest structures. |
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