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Information for Buyers

Why You Need A Buyer's Agent

Buying a home is one of the largest single investments you'll ever make. Traditional real estate agents are hired by sellers to represent their best interest in the sale of their property. As a buyer's agent, I am responsible to you and you alone.

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Working With Me

Whether your're buying your first home or upgrading to the home of your dreams, the process can be detailed and complex. But it doesn't have to be difficult. My goal is to help you and your family find the home that's just right for you and to make the home-buying process as enjoyable as possible.

I'm not a part-time real estate agent. A full-time broker since 1990, I've assisted thousands of individuals and families with their real estate needs.

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10 Questions Buyers Need to Ask Their Realtor

Ten (10) questions every buyer should ask their REALTOR®!

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Needs Analysis

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home. Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze your needs. By analyzing your needs you will be able to get a clear picture of exactly what you want your new home to look like and how it should function for you.

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Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

Now that you have your list of features you want in your new home, you are ready to start looking! Well, not just yet. You are going to need to know in what price range to look. There are two ways to go about this. You can get prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage. Either way you will need to contact a mortgage company. Go to our Mortgage Center to investigate rates and companies in your area.

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Neighborhood Information

Now that you have your list of needs and wants and you know how much you can afford to spend, it's time to look at some houses! Well, not just yet. Step back for a moment and consider the larger picture. People don't just buy a house, they buy the neighborhood the house is in. Think about that...if you found the perfect house but it was in a neighborhood that was not to your liking, would you make an offer on it? Most likely the answer would be, "No."

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Home Search

At this point you will have a good idea of what you can afford and what type of neighborhood you will want to live in. Taking that information into consideration you are ready to embark on your actual home search. If you don't know much about the city that you are moving to you will most likely want to start your search by finding neighborhoods that meet your criteria and then narrowing your search to particular homes in the area.

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Finding The Right Home

I can show you any home listed on MLS (Multiple Listing Service) or on the Internet, any property advertised in newspapers/magazines (by any broker) and any house with a For Sale sign.

I can help you understand the real estate market. I am constantly watching for the homes that have what your're looking for. As these homes become available, I will contact you immediately to let you know. Here are some specific ways I look.

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Driving Around

This tried-and-true way of house-hunting still works. Most people like driving around their new neighborhoods and seeing the what and the where. It's nice to plan and dream as you go. It's faster than open houses, more current than the Internet, and usually, it's a lot more fun than anything else.

Let me get the details for you. Since most agents don't give as much information as I do, you may have trouble finding a spec sheet on the For Sale Sign. Keep a pad and pen handy in your car so when you see something, you can jot down the listing agent, phone and address. Give me a call, and I will find the information for you quickly.

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Making An Offer

Now that you have found the home you would like to purchase, it's time to make an offer. Taking into account the recent sales of homes in that neighborhood which are similar in size, quality, conveniences, and amenities, what are you willing to pay for the home?

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Negotiating An Offer

Once your offer is made there may need to be some negotiating in order to reach an agreement. Keep in mind that almost everything is negotiable when you are buying a house. This can give you a great deal of leverage in the buying process, that is, if you have adequate information and you use it in an appropriate manner.

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Moving Made Easy

People generally have two kinds of needs during a home purchase. First are the transactional needs, such as searching for a home, gaining financing, negotiating the terms of purchase, completing paperwork, and arranging the move. The second are emotional needs that are involved in a home purchase, which can be where the most stress occurs in a home purchase. The following are just a handful of tips to help you and your family ease the stress of moving.

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Keller Williams Realty® 6240 Riverside Plaza Ln., Suite 100 Albuquerque, NM  87120 Office: (505) 897-1100 Fax: (505) 923-4677