Buying a home is usually the largest single investment anyone makes in their life; therefore, it is critical buyers make use of all the tools and services available to them.

Listed below are a few Top Tips for Buyers:

• Be an informed buyer. More information equals more effectiveness! We have prepared several Free Real Estate Reports with valuable information to assist you with your move. Also, regularly review the latest real estate news.

• Work with an Realtor. Before you begin looking at homes, find a Realtor to guide you through the process and ensure you have representation. If you contact us we will be happy to take you through the entire process of buying a home. Remember, our services to Buyers are free! You are not making any commitments, we expect to earn your loyalty by providing quality professional advice and service.

• Get your financial picture in focus as soon as possible. Since it is an important component, be aware of your credit situation.

• Familiarize yourself with the mortgage process. Have mortgage questions? Need a few mortgage tips? Contact us, as your Realtor®, we will show you how to get pre-qualified and pre-approved from a Mortgage Lender.  (See my Mortgage Application Checklist.)

• Home Hunting Time! What should you take with you? How to remember and score the homes you view? Contact us and we'll advise you on methods of maximizing your time when home hunting.

• Familiarize yourself with how to set a value on a house. This can save you a great deal of time and helps to avoid disappointment. As your Realtor®, we will provide you with a Comparable Market Analysis, (A report indicating the value of a home), for any property of interest to you.

• When you find an acceptable house, write an offer. Familiarize yourself with how offers become contracts. A successful offer is not just based upon the price. Work with us and maximize your negotiating power.