BUYING A HOME
My Philosophy
I LOVE working with buyers to find their new home! Whether you are renting, purchasing a home for the first time or are a savvy real estate client, I will provide a personalized approach to make the process as easy and fun for you as possible. Moving is said to be the 3rd most stressful life event and normally it coincides
with many other stressful life events - a wedding, divorce, death of a loved one, relocation, etc. Whatever the reason for your move, you should be focused on choosing the place that suits you, your budget and your needs. My job is to do all of the research, the appointment setting, have the difficult conversations, fight for your best interests, maintain all of the paperwork, deadlines and keep you up to date every step of the way to reduce your stress.
We’re creating your lifestyle & planning for your future
The type of home you live in and where that home is located directly affects your lifestyle. There are a lot of factors when it comes to choosing a home and there are practical, functional, and aspirational aspects that need to be prioritized. A great real estate agent can tell you whether or not you can find what you're looking for in your price range. Sometimes a small bump in price range can make a huge difference. However, a lot of buyers are pre-approved for a lot more than they need to spend to be happy and that extra money a month has an impact on their lifestyle. If you love to travel and eat out frequently or require a babysitter often, the home you choose shouldn't limit those aspects of your life, where you live should enhance your lifestyle.
IT ISN’T OVER AFTER THE CLOSING
I specialize in working with clients that plan to renovate or make improvements to create their dream home. During their home search, we focus on the finding the right location and a layout we can work with it. I run comps on the ARV (after repair value) and we get quotes for the work so we can work backward to select the right purchase price. After the closing, I love to check in on the progress and make suggestions as needed. Once the work is done, I can provide an updated price analysis for homeowners insurance, a refinance, resale value or just to know! Many clients and homeowners will reach out to me before making improvements to see which ones they will enjoy but will also increase their resale value.
All of my buyers receive a home warranty at closing so if anything breaks they can reach out to the company first for help with repair or replacement. I help clients with the claims process and assist in connecting them with the right person for the job. I’m happy to help my clients and be a resource in any way I can after the closing.
Once you become a member of the Columbest Homes family, you will receive gifts from time to time. I love to make personalized gifts with my graphic design background, buy from local businesses, bake during the holidays & more. Don’t be alarmed if you get a notification from your RING doorbell and see my dropping things off on your doorstep :)
