First Steps as a Buyer in Today’s Market…

As a Buyer in today’s fast-paced market, you must be prepared and have all your information, contacts lined up and ready to make an offer!

Some first steps when getting into the market are:

1. Look at the Market – look at what is currently on the market with the desired features you are after, whether it be land or a home, get to know what they have to offer and what the asking price for those listings are.
2. Financials – before beginning your search with a local realtor, you must visit a financial advisor and find out what you can afford and what your budget for your search will be. This will benefit both you and the realtor to setup a search within your means.
3. Pair up with a local realtor – local realtors have the market knowledge and guidance to help you in this market. Navigating through multiple offer situations and listings that are on the market for less than a week can be stressful and that’s why we are here to help you manage the process and help make your dream property a reality!
4. Contacts – your realtor of choice should have recommendations for contacts that you will need for the buying process. From financial advisors to home inspectors and everything in between. Having these contacts lined up ahead of time will allow you to submit the best offer you can make and create a smooth transaction for the property you are wishing to purchase. Having your contacts already figured out (lawyer, insurance, bank) can help us dig into information and approvals before submitting an offer to limit the number of conditions you have with your offer and create a better chance at success in this market!
   

First Steps as a Seller in Today’s Market…

As a Seller in today’s fast-paced market, you must be prepared and ready to list your home on the market to it’s best and highest potential!

Some first steps when getting ready to list your home are:

1. Deciding to Sell – You want to be sure you are ready both financially and emotionally.
2. Find an Agent that works well with YOU – you want a realtor that is not only going to represent you in a professional matter, but is someone that you also get along with and fits with you and what you are trying to achieve with this transaction.
3. Ask ALL the Questions! – There are many great questions to ask your realtor to help you understand the current market, what is expected of you, to understand the do’s and don’ts, but to also know they have the local knowledge to help sell your property.
4. Establish a Price – Now that you have chosen an agent, they will work with you to come to a list price that you both agree with based on comparable in the current market.
5. Have a Plan – Whether you are selling or buying first, always have a plan and work with your realtor to ensure you have a smooth transaction from start to finish.
6. Prepare for the Market – Listing a property does take some time and preparation. Work with a realtor that includes this in their services! Listing prep includes: decluttering, updating(if necessary for value), home staging, professional marketing etc.
7. LIST! – The exciting process has started after your hard work of preparation! Your realtor is here to guide through this transaction from beginning to end.