and leave the rest to the best

Successfully negotiating and navigating the purchase of a home in today's market requires the expertise of an experienced broker who is at the leading edge of a dynamic and changing real estate market.

We take pride in our market research and deep understanding of the evolving market place which allows us to help families and individuals negotiate the lowest prices and make positive choices in real estate.

The best news is that we provide the following services for FREE because sellers pay commissions in Washington real estate transactions:

• Assist in the search for homes and provide access for you to see the inside of all the homes you like
  
  
• Use in depth research of the market and seller to give you a leg up in the negotiations
  
  
• Guide you through the paperwork and process of purchasing a home from beginning to moving into your new home
  
  
• Provide you with trusted referrals for inspectors, mortgage professionals, real estate attorneys, title and escrow companies, etc
  
  

Bank Owned Homes for Sale and Short Sales:

Bank owned homes for sale and pre-foreclosure short sales make up a sizeable portion of homes available for sale in our market. Our keen understanding of how these listings affect the overall market helps us evaluate a buyer's potential purchase or the market climate for a homeowner considering a sale.

Additionally, bank owned homes for sale and short sales have varying purchase processes and pertinent paperwork due to the restrictions the different bank departments impose. We routinely work with buyers and investors on the purchase of bank owned homes for sale as well as the purchase and sale of short sale listings, and by doing so we stay up to date on the ever changing trends and evolving nuances of each bank's processes.

Understanding these nuances and processes allows us to maximize our client's negotiations, and more importantly protect their future interest in a short sale or bank owned home for sale that they purchase.

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Home Buyer Tips For Success

1. Figure out what's best for your family: Though buying makes an immense amount of financial sense and will improve your retirement and quality of life, it is always a good idea to consider your options based on your family needs. Think about what is important to you in a home (i.e. yard size, beds/baths, school district, etc), and things like your job security to determine if buying, renting, or doing a lease-to-own is your best option.

2. Get Prequalified: Talking with a mortgage professional to get a firm grasp of your financial scenario should be the first step you take when considering a home purchase. Understanding your projected monthly payment, down payment, etc is how you find a price range you are comfortable with.

3. Be Realistic: Being realistic is an important part of a home purchase on many levels. For example, be realistic about a comfortable monthly payment that is within your means. Also, the real estate downturn has made many home buyers expect to get a home for pennies on the dollar, when in reality homes are selling for realistic prices based on location, appeal, and buyer competition.