Buying a home is an exciting time and choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

As Your Agent, I Will:

• Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
• Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

• Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
• Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
• Find a lender that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
• Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
• Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
• Identify important features you need your new home to have.

Closing Costs to Expect:

• Lender feesinclude charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
• Third-party feesinclude charges for insurance, attorneys, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
• Government feesinclude deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
• Escrow and interest feesinclude homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
• Inspection feesinclude structural, mechanical, and pest inspections.
• Surveyis highly recommended to make sure you know the boundaries of your home, and can run from $300-500.

Consider this page your number one resource for buying your next home. Open it up, take a look around, and start equipping yourself with the tools necessary to make your best purchase. An educated buyer is a happy buyer. Please, enjoy the free reports I’ve provided and share them with your friends and family members. I hope you learn a little more about what it takes to make your important purchase a great one.

The real estate market in Charlotte is booming, and all of the information about buying a home can be overwhelming. I can help you sort through the information and narrow down your search.

                                                 When you're ready to buy, contact me .