Buying a Home

Home. It's the most important purchase you'll ever make. Fortunately for you, Coldwell Banker has the experience, the knowledge and the wisdom to help you find your dream house. Let us guide you through the process and arm you with the information you need to be a shrewd, well-informed buyer. So take a moment to browse our home buying advice and discover why choosing the right agent is the surest path to getting the keys in your hand with the least amount of worry.

The Home Buying Process

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Before You Buy

Preparation is key when purchasing a property. From down payments and mortgage prequalification to understanding the type of home that will meet your needs and satisfy your wants, I can make sure your financial ducks are in a row and your expectations are grounded in reality when preparing to buy.

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The Search

Selecting your perfect home will require research, expert guidance and knowledge of the local market, and you'll need to consider what it is you're looking for. I can help you find the place that fits your taste, your budget, and your lifestyle. I'm a home hunter's best friend.

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Making the Purchase

So, you've found the perfect home that meets all your criteria, from a great location to just the right square footage. As your trusted agent, I will guide you through the logistical — and emotional — challenges of the purchase process, to ensure you are in a solid position before you sign on the dotted line.

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Home Buyer Checklist

Selling a home can be a complex and time-consuming process that requires careful planning and organization. There are many tasks to complete, from preparing your home for sale to negotiating offers and closing the deal. To ensure a successful and stress-free sale, it's important to have a clear plan in place and to stay on top of all the details. That's where a home selling checklist can come in handy. This checklist provides a step-by-step guide to the home selling process, helping you stay organized and on track throughout the journey.

Home Buyer Articles

If you're a homeowner looking to sell your property, having access to a variety of informative articles can be incredibly helpful. Within this section, you will find a wide range of topics. These articles are written by industry experts, experienced real estate agents, and even fellow homeowners who have gone through the selling process themselves. By browsing through this section of the website, you can gain a deeper understanding of the home selling process and feel more confident as you navigate the journey to a successful sale.

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Find Out What You Can Afford

Click the button below to access a helpful loan calculator — just the tool you need to get a general idea of your home search budget. When the time is right, I can connect you with a trusted lender to begin the preapproval process — a critical first step toward making a smart, solid offer on your dream home.

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The Move Meter® lets you compare locations based on living affordability, average home prices and other important factors.

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Exclusive Look

This marketing platform allows me to view listings within the Coldwell Banker® network in three ways: CB Exclusives, Sneak Peeks and Wants & Needs.

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CB Exclusives

Enables me to explore listings within our brokerage for a specific period of time, before they even hit the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or are marketed to anyone outside of my brokerage’s agents and our clients.

Sneak Peeks

Allows me to view Sneak Peek listings from participating Coldwell Banker agents across the country for one business day before the listings are submitted to the MLS and publicly marketed, allowing advance notice from a powerful network of agents who are actively posting new listings.

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Wants & Needs

Allows me to promote your wants and needs via a daily or weekly digest within our national network of participating agents across the country, bringing more potential matches to your attention quickly.

Mortgage Services

I am your partner in all aspects of the home-buying process. The Coldwell Banker® brand’s affiliations with trusted primary service providers ensure that you receive complete assistance from beginning to end. We have connections with mortgage companies across the country, featuring incredibly low rates, fantastic customer service and a fast, simple process.

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