Are you considering the purchase of property for you and/or your family? This investment is probably the largest purchase you will make, and you want to put a lot of thought and planning into it. Many factors go into this decision. Here are a few you may have to consider:
- Where do I want to live; area, city, state, etc.?
- How much can I afford based on my income or retirement?
- How do my assets/expenditures affect me obtaining a mortgage loan?
- How do interest rates affect my plan in obtaining a mortgage loan and repayment?
Contact a real estate professional! Utilization of a professional agent can be very important to your transaction. My brokerage provides their agents with abundant training ensuring they have all the necessary facts in assisting clients through whatever events may occur. This knowledge and training will assist you in the home buying/selling process and produces a smooth and professional experience for you and your agent. A real estate professional is required to continue with many hours of continuing education involving state and federal laws, codes, and ethics to retain their real estate licenses.
Professional agents demonstrate their value which contributes to a successful purchase/sale. Some of those attributes are: A professional agent will……
- Meet with clients to give them an overview of the process; steps by step
- Investigates purchase plans with clients (square footage, price range, location), etc.
- Assist clients in securing financing and closing companies for their transaction, should they require these services.
- Preparation/assisting client with showing presentation and all documentation for real estate transaction/closing
- Assisting in the evaluation and negotiation of offers
- Recommend companies necessary to complete their transaction (inspection, etc.) if requested
Contacting a real estate professional is a vital decision to the success to your planned investment!
Call me 615-719-2702
Barbara McDole, Affiliate Broker, REALTOR, 2CEX, GRI, LRS, CLP – www.Barbarajm.crye-leike.com
