5 Risks: Agents Invaluable at Uncovering Value

As a buyer you might be overwhelmed by all the showings, online data, and finding your 'must haves.' Check out this article I found that helps you identify overlooked real estate value determinants. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABRR), I can help you navigate the homebuying process. I am always available to answer questions so please do not hesitate to ask.

5 Risks: Agents Invaluable at Uncovering Value by PJ Wade.

Final Walk-Through: What to Remember

Perhaps the most important moments for you as a buyer are during the final walkthrough. The walkthrough will give you an opportunity to check out all the little and big things you might have missed while getting caught up in the excitement of homeownership. I came across this checklist that you should keep with you as you go through your house for the last time. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABRR), my job is to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Your Final Walk-Through: Things to Keep in Mind. Copyright C 2013. Realty Times(R). All Rights Reserved.

Thinking About Buying? Check Your Credit

The status of your credit can affect many parts of a real estate transaction. That's why it is extremely important for you to have it checked before you start the home buying search. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABRR), I always want to make sure my buyers are informed and prepared for every step of the transaction process. If you have any questions, I am always available. I look forward to working with you.

First Time Home Buyers Should Check Their Credit Early. Copyright C 2013. Shamrock Financial Corp. All Rights Reserved.

For Buyers: Homebuyer's Checklist

Chances are you do not need to ask all the questions in this list, but, nonetheless, this list of questions is essential. I suggest printing this list out and keeping it with you as your begin searching.  As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), helping buyers is my business so please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you.

The Perfect Homebuyers Checklist. Copyright © 2013. Live and Play Cincinnati. All Rights Reserved.

For Buyers: How Do I Afford to Buy?

I came across an article that could answer many questions for you as you begin to think about buying your first home. The author of this article sat down one day and decided to ask homeowners how they came to the decision to buy and also how the buyers eventually made the purchase happen. For many first time homebuyers, this advice will go a long way. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I have a wealth of information and resources that can help you with your first purchase. Please let me know how I can help.

9 Top Reader Tips for First Time Homebuyers. Copyright © 2013. Living Richly on a Budget. All Rights Reserved.

Being a Mentor, Day 1

Yesterday, after 2 1/2 years at Bray, I became a mentor. I remember when I first started at Bray & I was a mentee. Before I became a broker, when I was still taking my online real estate class, I knew I would have a mentor to guide me. And then after I got my license I joined Bray Real Estate. That's how I met Vonnie Folkers, who mentored me.

Now I am a mentor for a new broker. Tuesday was the first day of our six-month agreement to be mentor & mentee. I don’t know her very well yet — I just met her on Friday — but I know enough to know that we have a good mentoring relationship. So… we had the Tuesday morning marketing meeting where she was introduced & it was announced that I was her mentor. Then we went on the bus for the regular Tuesday morning “new listings” tour. Yesterday we were scheduled for Fruita & Loma. It was a long tour, but we were able to look at properties together. I told her that she didn’t need to have any opinion about housing prices yet. However, she could mention what she liked & didn’t like about the property.

In the middle of the afternoon, we went on a showing appointment. We showed a couple three properties & she was able to see how that went. After we got back we signed the six-month mentoring agreement. When the agreement was signed, I showed her how to make copies with our downstairs copy machine. Around the activities that we did together, she also got her computer & phone hooked up, met with Robert Bray (Bray’s broker), went to Grand Junction Area Realtors Association, & did plenty of paperwork.

The Accredited Buyer Representative logo.

I ended up going to the Mesa County Women’s Network luncheon, took care of several phone calls & emails to clients, and got the news that I am now an Accredited Buyer Representative. Hooray. Not bad for a Tuesday that was the first day of the work week.