The Three Things You Need to Do Before You Buy a Home:
1) Find an agent. Since seller's pay the fee, agents work for buyers free of charge. It's just plain silly, therefore, to embark upon something as complicated as house-hunting without an agent at your side. Worried that a real estate agent will be too pushy? Then simply meet a few different agents and pick the one who has the personality you find most appealing.
2) Get Pre-Qualifified. I am always amazed at how many buyers ask me to show them properties and yet they haven't taken the time to find out if they can even afford the home. If I show you homes that are either above or below your price range, I am not being a very good agent, and that is why I require my buyers to speak to a reputable lender before we start the home search. If you need the name of a great lender, just ask!
3) Set up a Hot-List. This is where you either fill out a form, email the information, or spend five minutes on the telephone explaining what you are looking for in a home. Items like price, number of bedrooms, location, special requirements, etc. Then, the moment that any home meeting that description hits the MLS, you will automatically be emailed the information, along with a photo of the home.
There is information about buying and selling homes all over the place, so locating information isn't very difficult. And, there are a zillion real estate agents out there who are just dying to find you a home or sell yours for you. So, when you're in the market of buying or selling property, you have to ask yourself, "What am I really looking for in an agent?" After you've asked yourself that question, take a look at my bio and see what you think.
Please feel free to browse through this site to explore the Sacramento County communities of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Arden Arcade, Natomas, Sacramento, Orangevale, College Greens, and Citrus Heights. This comprehensive online tool offers direct access to the latest properties for sale in the area(s) you desire. This site also features extensive community information, consumer links, school information, free reports, answers to commonly asked real estate questions, and more; youll find everything about real estate within one easy source. Because I live and work in the Carmichael, Arden Arcade/ARC area, and have for most of my life, I consider myself an expert. I've certainly had success in listing and selling homes as far up as Pollack Pines and as deep in as downtown, so I can help you with your real estate needs anywhere!
If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale, selecting the right agent, pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation.
