Buying a home soon? Want to go looking on you own so you don’t have to answer to a real estate agent? Think twice.

Realtors offer a vital service to homebuyers. We know where to find the homes currently for sale – and have complete details on each of them. That service alone can save weeks of frustration from driving aimlessly around town in search of the perfect home.

Agents do ask lots of questions, but with good reason. Before we can locate suitable homes, we need to know the buyers’ objectives, i.e. what size home, acceptable locations, price range desired, etc. Questions about employment, income, and debts help determine the maximum mortgage available from local lenders.
Once I have a broad profile of buyers’ needs, a detailed search can be made of all homes on the market. This search targets homes which meet your requirements, resulting in a fruitful tour of only the right homes. Homes which have just sold, those in need of extensive repairs, or in inconvenient locations can be eliminated, saving even more time.

I also work diligently behind the scenes once a sale takes place following up on financing details, scheduling appraisals and surveys, and arranging for a successful closing on the property. When buying your next home, treat yourself to a positive experience. Work with Gene DuVal and his team from day one!