Most buyers hear about the granite countertops and the school district. Far fewer hear about the roof, the price history, or the things that make a house harder to resell. After 12 years in Hamilton County, I hold myself to a few habits when I'm helping someone find a home.
I Tell You the Good and the Bad
Everything I know about a house goes to you, including the parts that make a showing less fun. You shouldn't learn about a problem after you've already fallen for the kitchen.
I Give You an Honest Read on the Market
I'll tell you how a home stacks up against what buyers in this area actually want, and where it falls short. That matters for what you pay today and what you can sell for later.
I Won't Rush You to Close
The easy path for any agent is to get you to a signature. I'd rather you walk away from the wrong house than close on it because I pushed.
I Share What I Can About the Seller
Why someone is selling can shape your offer. I'll share what I know and what I'm permitted to share, so you're negotiating with more than a list price.
I Explain the Terms, Not Just the Price
Price is only part of a deal. I'll walk you through closing dates, contingencies, and concessions, and show you where the terms help you and where they don't.
I Lay Out Your Options, Then You Decide
When a situation comes up, I show you every reasonable way to handle it and what each could cost or gain. It's your money and your home, so the call is yours.
Anyone can pull up listings and unlock a lockbox. What you're paying for is judgment: someone who tells you what they see, tells you what they'd do in your position, and puts your interests ahead of a fast commission. I work one-on-one with my buyers. You get me, not a rotating team.
Who Are You Talking To?
One of the most misunderstood parts of buying a home is who the person in front of you actually represents. The agent at an open house, the number on a yard sign, and the salesperson at a builder's model home are all working for someone else. That isn't a knock on them. It just means you need someone in your corner whose only job is you.
These three articles walk through each situation:
Who does the agent at an open house actually work for?
You called the number on a yard sign. What should you say?
Why you need your own agent when buying new construction
Also worth reading before you make an offer:
What your pre-approval letter tells the seller
What dual agency means for buyers
The home inspection: a buyer's guide
Buying a home after divorce
How to compete in multiple offers without overpaying
Can you find out why a seller is selling?
The true cost of buying a home