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FOR BUYERS: ONE TICKET FOR THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF BUYING A HOME

Buying a home is an excuse to do some some deep personal reflection. It’s okay to experience several different types of emotions during what can sometimes be a very stressful time in your life. As an ABR®, I’m here to help you cruise through the different stages of buying a home and make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to working with you. 

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FOR BUYERS: BUY A HOME LIKE A PRO 

Just like how real estate agents have protocol and procedures for how they conduct business, there is a certain etiquette expected for homebuyers as well. Buying a home is an intense experience. It’s assumed that you will experience lots of emotions. Make sure that you don’t exhibit any of these faux pas when looking for a home to ensure the process goes smoothly. Do not fear – as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am here to help you through every step of the way. Please let me know if you have any questions!  

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FOR BUYERS: 2016 IS YOUR YEAR

If you’re on the fence between whether or not now is the right time to buy a home, I am here to give you not one, but six solid reasons why buying a home in 2016 is the decision to make. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you weigh your options and get you into your dream home. I look forward to working with you in the new year!

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FOR BUYERS: TAKE A LOOK AROUND YOU

When you buy a home, you’re paying for more than the brick and mortar. The surrounding neighborhood, climate, and gas prices can all affect the price of your house. Some of these factors may be surprising, but there are trends that show how much outside influences can alter that price tag. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I understand the neighborhood more than anyone else, and can help you pick the right one for you. I look forward to working with you! 

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FOR BUYERS: DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY.

If you are interested in buying your first home, but feel as though it is unobtainable, you are not alone. Many millennials want to buy a home, but feel as though they can’t. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am here to help you change that mindset, and find you a home that’s in your budget. Please let me know if you have any questions! 

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FOR BUYERS: PROS AND CONS OF BUYING A HOME

When you’re making a big decision like buying a home, people will tell you that you need to be X years old, make Y amount of money, and buy a home in Z location. In order to keep the chatter from negatively influencing your decision, you have to carefully weigh out your options. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I have helped many successfully make the transition from renting to buying and can answer any questions that you may have. 

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FOR BUYERS: LIKE NIKE SAYS, JUST DO IT

Go ahead and buy that home, because now is the time to buy. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun knows best, because he has an eye for housing trends, and the numbers don’t lie. Why not get a leg up on house hunting while everyone else is rushing to get his or her last minute holiday shopping done? As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am a trend expert on a local basis- making me your neighborhood economist. Let me know if you have any questions!

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FOR BUYERS: HOW MUCH WILL OWNING A HOME COST?

You may think that your biggest expenses are in the past after you’ve purchased your new home. However, there are monthly expenses that you need to consider. The average American can spend $1,126 a month on utilities and insurance. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you calculate those fees before you buy a home so that owning a home won’t break your budget. I look forward to working with you!

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FOR BUYERS: AVOID THE RED FLAGS WHEN SHOPPING FOR A HOME

Window shopping is usually associated with the shopper who habitually seeks out homes to buy, 

but doesn’t actually intend on making a purchase. This type of person might be waiting for the right time to buy,

 but that right time doesn’t really exist. Depending on the status of your finances, that time could be now. 

As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you make the transition from window shopper to homeowner. I look forward to working with you!  

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FOR BUYERS: SHOPPING FOR HOMES ON THE INTERNET

When shopping for homes on the internet there are many things to consider. But before you start your next internet property search; be sure to take a look at this article that will give a few tips to keep an eye out for. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am your local agent and ready to help you through every step of the buying process. Please let me know if you have any questions and when you would like to go look at houses!

5 Things You Should Know When Shopping for Homes on the Internet by Patti Sampson. Copyright © 2013. Realty Times®. All Rights Reserved.

FOR BUYERS: THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SEARCHING FOR A HOME

It’s important to stick to a checklist when searching for homes. 

Find out why you should keep these five categories top of mind: 

Neighborhood, Property Value, Amenities, Other Location Considerations, and Taxes. 

As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), my goal is to make sure you a prepared and satisfied home buyer. 

I look forward to working with you! 

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5 Important Factors to Consider in Your Home Search. 

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For Buyers: Learning From Their Mistakes

FOR BUYERS: LEARNING FROM THEIR MISTAKES

We all learn from our mistakes, and it’s extremely beneficial for first-time home buyers to look at how they can do things differently than previous buyers. Check out this article that I found, it is a great way to make sure you are knowledgeable about the process and prepared to take the next step.  As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to home purchases, so please let me know if you have any questions. You come first!

Top 10 Mistakes Home Buyers Make by Sheila Bonnette. Copyright © 2014. Choice Title Inc. All Rights Reserved.