Southwest Washington Real Estate Online

HOME BUYER INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

BE A PRE-QUALIFIED BUYER! ~ Before you begin your property search, it is essential to know how much you can afford to pay for a home. Home prices surprise most buyers.1st time home buyers are having an especially hard time breaking into the real estate market. Homeowners that want to upgrade also need to know how far up the ladder they can travel. It's heartbreaking to find the "perfect home" and then find out you can not afford it. A loan pre-qualification is free and can usually be done in just one visit - or even just a phone call. I've listed a few of my favorite (reliable & professional) lenders, don't be shy, call one and see how easy it is to get pre-qualified! LENDERS

FREE BUYER'S LIST ~ Let me know what your wish list is. I can set up a property search using the multiple listing services and email the listings directly to you - they all include the property address, photos, and a link to a map. Or meet me at my office and we will do the search together. You will be amazed at our high-tech big screen property viewing! No Obligation.

THE PROPERTY SEARCH ~ Design your home search to meet your needs, whatever works for you, whatever hours work for you - including weekends - I'm available to show you homes. I encourage buyers to get a feel for the market. If you are out driving around and see an interesting property and want more info - call me! Being a full-time Real Estate Agent gives me the opportunity to work for my clients on their schedule. My cell phone is always on! 360-601-3490

THE BUYING PROCESS ~ My clients are never in the dark. Every step of the home buying process is explained in detail. Contingencies are written into the contract to protect you and your earnest money. I attend all of the home inspections, stay in touch with the lenders and keep track with the title company to make sure everything stays on schedule. Click on The Pros to see a list of some of the professionals that help me get the job done for you.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ~ As a member of the MLS, I can do a complete property search and show you all properties listed by any REALTOR in the State of Washington.

FSBO ~ Most For Sale By Owner listings allow you to bring your Realtor. And it is even more important to have your Realtor do a property review on a FSBO than one that is listed by a Realtor. Why? FSBO's do not have to abide by the same real estate laws that Realtors do. False advertising is against the law so FSBO's usually are careful, but what about Disclosure Laws?

When it comes to buying or selling your home ~

you want to work with an experienced real estate professional that understands your needs and can provide the service you deserve.