Buyer Tips

If you’re a buyer, keep in mind that high supply and low demand are driving prices down and creating unique opportunities for great deals.  But remember that even when the market favors buyers, we still recommend that you create a strong position for yourself prior to making offers. 

Here are a few things you can do to prepare:

Get prequalified. Call your banker or mortgage broker and discuss your options for financing before you shop for properties. They should be able to give you a letter regarding what you are qualified to purchase so that you’ll be in a better position to make an offer when you find an interesting listing.

Know the market.  Spend some time on our website looking at all of the listings currently available. This will help educate you as to why things cost what they do, and what is a good value in the present market.

Stay in touch with your agent. Establish a relationship with your real estate agent and let her or him know what you are in the market for. Once you are on our radar, we will call you first when new listings come up. 

Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions or would like to review the status of your listing.  We’re here to help, wherever the market appears to be going.