I explain every step in plain words, and I make sure you never feel rushed. If your timeline is two years, so is mine.
Buying a home is the biggest negotiation most people will ever do. The seller usually has an agent. You should have one too, and one who has been through it hundreds of times. After 41 years and more than 1,000 homes, I have seen most of what can happen, and I know what to do about it.
On your own: You rely on the listing price and a few online numbers.
With me: We look at the recent sales together. I tell you plainly what I think it is worth, even if that means "this one is not the one."
On your own: Price gets all the attention, and the other terms get missed.
With me: I negotiate the repairs, the credits, the closing date, and the terms, not just the price, and I know when to push and when to hold back.
On your own: It is easy to overpay out of fear, or to lose the home by waiting.
With me: We decide ahead of time how far to go and where to stop, so you are never pressured in the moment.
On your own: One missed date or one unclear clause can cost real money.
With me: I explain every line, track every deadline, and catch problems early.
On your own: A surprise from the inspection, the appraisal, or the lender can feel like a crisis.
With me: I have seen it before. I stay calm, and I know the next move.
Someone with less experience: May not push back, and may not tell you what you do not want to hear.
With me: I represent you. I tell you the truth, and I never work against your interests.
Every purchase is different, and I cannot promise a price. What I promise is that you will not face it alone.
Five steps, and I am with you for every one of them.
Your must-haves, your nice-to-haves, and the life you want in your next home. Before we tour, we go over a written agreement together, so you know exactly what I do for you. From that moment, I work for you, not for the seller.
I explain your options in plain words and work with your lender, so you know what you can comfortably afford and what to expect at settlement.
I show you the homes that fit, with the real floor plans, the monthly fees, and what is included. No pressure, and no rush. We tour as many as it takes.
Price is only one part of a deal. I negotiate the repairs, the credits, the closing date, and the terms, and I tell you honestly when to push and when to walk away. I explain every line of the contract. You make every decision.
I track every deadline and follow up with the lender and the title company, so you walk into settlement ready and leave with your keys.
Pick the one that sounds most like you.
Less upkeep, maybe fewer stairs, and the right place to land. We plan how to buy before you sell, so you are not left without a home.
I help you time the move up so you are never stuck between homes, and I keep both transactions on the same track.
I taught first-time buyer classes for more than 20 years. No question is too basic, and I will explain every step.
Looking at a 55+ community? I tour every community with you, with the real floor plans, amenities, HOA details and fees. See my free 55+ floor plan guides. See also my community pages for Birchwood at Brambleton and Heritage Hunt.
Many people worry about buying their next home before their current one sells. There are several ways people handle it, and I walk you through each one so you can decide:
Straight answers, before you decide anything.
This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Please talk with your attorney, lender, or tax advisor about your own situation.
Call me, and we will talk through what you need and when. If your timeline is two years, so is mine.
Call Tammy: 703-929-3540Prefer to write? tammy@livetheeasylife.com