LOYAL
My first and our only objective is to help our clients to buy or sell property that is right for their needs. I am not salespeople, we are advisors. Our duty is to our client, whose goals are our top priority.

HONEST
My aim is to guide our clients through the often complex process of buying and selling property. We strive to disclose all relevant information, and present the facts in the clearest language possible. We place long-term client satisfaction and return business over short-term financial gain.

TRUSTWORTHY
The Real Estate industry is viewed with suspicion, which is often well-deserved. We want to change this perception. We will clearly disclose how we are compensated, and what we do to deserve that compensation. Your trust is the greatest compliment you can pay us... we will never knowingly mislead a client, for any reason.

KNOWLEDGEABLE
I pledge to increase our knowledge constantly through continuing education, seminars, and discussion with industry experts. We view “status quo” with suspicion. The way it's always been done is not necessarily the best way. We listen to our clients, and then make every effort to find the very best answer, alternative, or solution.

I hope that we will have the opportunity to demonstrate these qualities to you.

Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin to search for your next home. Let me help you find the home that's right for you.

1. Choose carefully but don’t be unrealistic. There is no such thing as the perfect home.

2. Do a lot of research before you start looking. Decide exactly what features you want in a home and what matters most to you.

3. Get your finances in order. Look over your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your downpayment and your closing costs.

4. Don’t wait to get a loan. Talk to a lender right away and get prequalified for a mortgage before you start looking.

5. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion. Don’t ask too many people or it will make you crazy!

6. Decide when you you will be able to move. Is your lease up soon? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area?

7. Try to think long-term. Are you looking for a starter house planning to move to a larger home in a few years or do you hope to stay in this home for a while? This decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of mortgage terms that suit you best.

8. Don’t max yourself out to buy the biggest home you can afford. If you do, you’ll have no money left for maintenance, decorating or other financial goals.

9. Insist on a home inspection and if possible get a warranty from the seller to cover defects within one year.

10. Consider hiring Realtor as your representative.

Setting the right price is the most important part of selling your home..

 There are many services that purport to tell you what your home is worth... but the only real answer is the amount you ultimately sell it for.

Your first step should be research what comparable homes are listed for, as this will give you a guide on what yours might bring once it's listed.

What is a "comparable" home?
Several factors should be considered when trying to determine if a listed home is comparable to yours, including:

Location, of course
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Square footage
Amount of land included
Distance from major roads
Age of the home
Curb appeal (landscaping, paint, lighting)
Upgrades and renovations (kitchen appliances, bathrooms, flooring)
Recent repairs (roof, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
Neighborhood, nearby amenities, proximity to shops
School district
Other factors, depending on the buyer's needs