Welcome to a Smarter Resource for Seattle Area Home Buyers

Among my goals to buyers as a Realtor ® is to confidently guide you through the entire process, from our first consultation, to the showing of homes and making an offer, to the close of purchase – and beyond. In this business, it’s all about relationships and I promise to represent a buyer’s best interests.

I am all about helping to inform you and guide you – with property details, Seattle home sales data and trends, providing a list of helpful lenders, negotiation strategies and much more. I believe in finding you the perfect home by empowering you with the right information at the right time. That is why I am sharing with you this essential lifeline to home-purchase success.

A little dramatic? I think not.

To earn your trust and build on our partnership, I know I need to step up and provide you with 5-star service throughout. It’s not just about showing up for open houses and having us sign a bunch of documents. Hardly! It’s about listening to your concerns, answering questions and intelligently negotiating the best possible deal – all to ensure you are on track to a successful purchase.

Let’s get started.

First, if you decide to partner with me, we will sit down and assess your needs and expectations. Our talk will cover the type and size of homes you wish to see as well as your price range and preferred geographic location. Just as important, though, I want to be sure we meet your timelines and set expectations.

This conversation is about getting to know you and crystalizing your needs and priorities. It’s also, quite honestly, a chance to have you share your expectations of me. How do you want to communicate – mail, text, phone, in person? How often to you want to view homes?

Again, it’s about working together to empower you and deliver the best overall buyer experience.

Each home purchase has its own unique path. It can often be a straight-line from lender approval, home showing, making an offer, seller acceptance, final inspection and closing (like the escalators photographed above). Or it can take a circuitous route – like multiple switchbacks on a mountain trail – with unwanted surprises and changing timelines. While far from complete, here is a step-by-step review of the real estate transaction for buyers, with links to separate blog posts on each topic:

Step 1: Getting your household finances in order

Step 2: Meeting with lenders to get the best terms

Step 3: Finding the right real estate professional

Step 4: Now the fun begins: Searching for your new home

Step 5: Using smart tech for smarter Seattle home search results

Step 6: Preparing to visit people’s homes

Step 7: Why you need more than your Realtor ® for advice

Step 8: Understanding the Seller Disclosure Statement

Step 9: CCRs and HOA: The alphabet soup of condo living

Step 10: Earnest money, escrow and elevating your offer

Step 11: What type of contingencies should I consider when making an offer?

Step 12: Making an offer on your Seattle dream home