First Time Home Buyer? Finding the right realtor is key.

If you are a first-time home buyer the process of buying a home can be overwhelming.  So where do you start?  Let me lay out the overview for you.

Finding the right realtor to help you is essential along with finding the right lender.  You should interview your prospective realtors to see who you feel comfortable with.  A great realtor will have systems and processes in place to help make your transaction as smooth as possible.  Find out their sales history, look at reviews and Google the realtor to get a little more background on them. 

A great realtor already has lending partners to recommend to their clients.  These lenders probably have a great track record and have proven to do a good job or the realtor would not work with them.  Your realtor should suggest that you speak to at least two lenders to see where you are getting a better deal.  Interest rates change daily like gas prices.  There are different times and requirements for locking in interest rates.  A loan has so many variables and a great lender and realtor with experience can help you with any questions or concerns.

As a first-time buyer, you need someone to be responsive and provide good communication.  You need someone to explain and hold your hand throughout the entire process.  A great realtor has the ability to help you with inspections, appraisals, repairs,  getting to the closing table, etc,.  Many people have friends and family that are realtors but ask yourself who you trust with the biggest purchase of your life.  Would you trust your healthcare to a beginner?  You should not trust just anybody to help you buy or sell a home.  

Do your research and ask questions.  We would love to interview for the job!