Picture your ideal home, then make a list of everything you envision (number of beds/baths, style, location). Next, break down that list into high-priority items you can’t live without and lower-priority nice-to-haves.
Understand your budget by meeting with a mortgage professional who reviews your income, assets, and credit history to pre-approve you for a loan. Getting pre-approval allows you to narrow your home search and makes your offer stronger when it comes time to buy. If you don’t currently have a lender, I can recommend one.
Once I understand your goals, I set up a focused search. I am proficient at sorting through available properties, finding only homes that meet your needs. My MLS tools provide advanced search functions more detailed and specific than public websites. I save you time by previewing potential properties, and only sending those that specifically meet your needs.
Then the fun begins – we tour the homes!
The Greater Seattle market is intensely competitive. Understanding the market, I increase your odds of success by drawing upon my years of sales experience and training, my current market insight, and key industry relationships.
When we reach mutual acceptance on the purchase and sales contract, we begin the last step: the contract to close phase. This is where we manage the process of executing the contract, ensuring all contingencies are satisfied and the home is in perfect condition when you take possession.
Depending on the offer, we may have an inspection. I have a network of industry experts, from home inspectors to engineers, to help you understand your purchase. I guide you through the inspection contingency process and negotiate on your behalf.
I follow your purchase through closing, tracking contingencies, communicating with the escrow company and mortgage brokers, and advising you through the preparations for closing and moving.
