For buyers

Buying a home can be be informative and fun – not confusing and scary.

I have heard many stories about the stress of buying a home in the Bay Area; of losing and not understanding why, of being overwhelmed by the level of work needed, or how quickly a home goes pending. While I have heard these stories, this is not my client’s experience. My approach is hands on and highly educational; I guide you through the entire process of buying a home, first by discussing the fundamentals of our local housing stock's construction methodology, then guiding you through the nuance of our complex, competitive, and hyper-specific market.

Because of my extensive knowledge of structures, you will be deeply informed about age, condition, and cost of every one of a home’s systems – likely more so than other competing buyers. The goal of this educational piece is to build your confidence as a home owner, so that approaching this large purchase feels manageable – and so that you are empowered to take on the investment and care of the complex system that is a house.

Additionally, my offer strategy has a proven track record; my clients have never lost on more than 1 offer. This is no small thing in a market that often sees 10+ competing offers on a single home.

So, how does it work? Whether it’s your first time buying, or you need a refresher, here’s what you can expect when you reach out to me.

If you’re pre-approved, we’ll talk about the range of your budget, and get really crisp on the number that’s comfortable, realistic and still allows you to live a full life outside of mortgage payments.

If you aren’t pre-approved, I’ll connect you with a few stellar local lenders. I refer them because they’re shrewd, dogged and creative, and have excellent reputations – the person you want in your corner on offer day.

Recently sold properties

Below are a few of my recent sales representing the buyers. I guide my clients through their home search with a hands on, educational approach; my method is to teach my clients so thoroughly about a home that they feel completely comfortable writing a competitive offer, as they deeply understand the intricacies, condition, and cost of future work. We often beat out multiple other offers and win without being the highest, by having done the most due diligence and offering the cleanest, most compelling terms. I get my clients into homes they love by deeply educating them, negotiating on their behalf and helping them to write beautiful, powerful offers. 

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