In the past, when you worked with an agent to find a home, the agent almost always was employed by the seller. That meant that while you and the agent may have worked closly together, he or she had a fiduciary responsibility to always act in the best interest of the seller. Now you can put the agent squarely and exclusively in your corner.

I can offer you the opportunity to have your own BUYER'S AGENT. The concept is relatively new, extremely popular, and could save you thousands of dollars. If you wish, I would be pleased to serve in that capacity for you. This service is at entirely NO COST TO YOU! It would mean that we would enter into an aggrement in which I become your agent in your quest for finding a home. I would be responsible only to you - not the seller. Under this relationship, I can and will be able to do much more as your BUYER'S AGENT which, for legal and other reasons, I cannot otherwise do. Give me a call or e-mail me today for more on BUYER'S AGENT

Whether you have spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or you still aren't sure if it is something you can even dream of, the questions surrounding a first-time home purchase can feel endless. You can find the answers ' and peace of mind ' by working with RE/MAX, the industry leader in experience and service. Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord. .... Prequalify for a loan! Being prequalified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren't the only interested buyer. ....Shop for mortgage rates and terms! A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 8 percent vs. 7.5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that's $12,600. ....Using a buyer agent! A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer's interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. ....Features that help or hurt resale value! In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home's value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. I can point out features that hurt, as well as those that help, resale value. ....Rate the houses you tour! After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that's the best for you.