Buying & Selling Tips

Whether you're in the market to buy or sell, I am committed to supporting your real estate needs through every step of the process.

Buying your home

We’ll start with an in-depth conversation about why you want to move and what you hope will be different in your next home. My background in mental health counseling taught me to listen closely and ask questions that get to what matters most. Once I understand what’s behind your move, I can help you sort out your wants, needs, and deal breakers. It also helps me spot options you might have overlooked, whether that’s a different neighborhood, a different layout, or a condo that gives you more flexibility.

As your real estate broker and REALTOR®, I’ll protect your confidential information and advocate for your interests throughout the purchase.

How we’ll find the right home for you

Set your budget before we shop. If you’re financing your purchase, we’ll get a preapproval letter in place before we tour homes. If you’d like a referral, I’m happy to introduce you to local lenders I know and trust. Your lender can explain your loan options, monthly payment, and upfront costs so we can focus on homes in a price range you’re comfortable with. See what your options look like in person. I call our first round of tours an Education Day. I’ll typically put together four to six homes, including some that check your boxes and a few you might have passed over online. Seeing them side by side helps you figure out what matters in everyday life and where you’re comfortable being flexible.

What you can expect from me

• An honest second set of eyes. As we tour, I’ll point out things worth a closer look and help you compare how each home would work for you.
• A clear plan when you’re ready to make an offer. I’ll prepare a comparative market analysis, explain what the recent sales and current competition tell us, and help you decide what price and terms make sense. We’ll go through the contract together, including inspection and other contingencies, and I’ll negotiate on your behalf.
• A timeline once you’re under contract. I’ll lay out what happens next, track deadlines, help coordinate the inspection and closing details, and let you know when I need something from you.
• A resource after you get the keys. If you need a referral or have questions after you move in, you can still reach out to me.

Thinking about buying?

Whether you’re ready to move or still figuring out what you want, let’s talk about what’s prompting the move and where it makes sense to start.

Let’s talk about buying

Selling your home

We’ll start with a conversation about why you’re selling, what you want to accomplish, and what timing works for you. Then we’ll walk through your home together. I’ll give you my honest opinion about what buyers are likely to notice, which updates may be worth the time and money, and what you can leave alone.

As your real estate broker and REALTOR®, I’ll protect your confidential information and advocate for your interests throughout the sale.

How we’ll prepare and price your home

Get a sense of what your home could sell for today. I’ll prepare a preliminary market analysis to give you an estimated price range in today’s market. We’ll use it to talk through your timing, which improvements may be worthwhile, and how much you want to take on before listing. Make a preparation plan and get the right people lined up. Once we decide what’s worth doing, I can connect you with trusted local vendors, from painters and flooring installers to cleaners and stagers. I’ll help you coordinate the work so it happens in the right order before photography and listing. We’ll also talk through a pre-listing inspection and preliminary title work so we can identify potential issues early. Set the list price shortly before we go on the market. Right before we list, I’ll do a more detailed market analysis and recommend a pricing strategy based on your home’s condition at that point, recent comparable sales, and what buyers can choose from. Interest rates, inventory, and buyer demand can shift while you’re getting ready, so we’ll revisit the numbers together before we set the price.

Thinking about downsizing?

One of the first questions I hear is, “What am I going to do with all this stuff?” If you’ve lived in your home for years, figuring out where to start can feel like a lot. We can start there. I’ll help you make a plan for what you want to take with you, pass along, sell, or donate. We’ll decide what needs to happen before listing and what can wait. If you’d like an extra set of hands, I can connect you with trusted local resources.

What you can expect from me

• A marketing plan tailored to your home. I’ll highlight what makes it stand out with professional photography and listing materials, then reach buyers and their agents through the MLS, online marketing, and open houses if you’d like them.
• A weekly update while we’re on the market. I’ll share what we’re seeing in online activity, showings, buyer feedback, and competing listings so we can decide together if anything needs to change.
• Straightforward advice when offers come in. I’ll walk you through what each offer means for you, including the price, terms, timing, and contingencies. Then I’ll negotiate on your behalf.
• Personal attention through closing. I’ll oversee the transaction, keep track of deadlines, coordinate with escrow, and let you know what’s coming up and what I need from you.

Thinking about selling?

Whether you’re planning to list soon or just starting to explore your options, let’s talk about what your home might sell for, what’s worth doing before you list, and what timing makes sense for you.

Let’s talk about selling