In a competitive market, a buyer's agent has to do much more than open the door. Whether you are buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, investing or relocating, the right strategy is what turns a search into a closing.
1. Narrow the Search Early
From day one, Cathy helps you focus on homes that meet your criteria and your budget. First-time buyers in particular find this saves weeks of touring homes that were never the right fit.
"Over time, we figured out that we preferred a more 'move-in ready' town home... Cathy and her team's expertise was super helpful in walking us through the homebuying process at our own pace."
- Greg Stabler, Falls Church, VA
2. Look Beyond the Listings
Cathy takes a proactive approach, reaching out to her network of agents and homeowners to find homes that may not even be on the market yet. In Northern Virginia, an off-market lead can mean finding the right home before other buyers even know it exists. One Falls Church buyer told us Cathy found their house off market.
3. Build a Winning Offer
When you find the right home, price is only part of the offer. Financing, contingencies, settlement dates and flexible terms can all make your offer stand out to a seller. Cathy finds out what matters to the seller and structures your offer around it.
"She understood what the sellers wanted and used that knowledge to structure our offer and present terms in order to ensure that we got the home without getting into a bidding war..."
- Brian I., Vienna, VA
4. Stay on Track to Settlement
After your offer is accepted, Cathy and her staff keep you informed through inspections, financing and settlement, and connect you with trusted lenders, title companies and home inspectors.
Start Your Search
Browse homes in Arlington, McLean, Alexandria, Falls Church, Vienna and Fairfax, or see the newest listings. Ready to talk? Call Cathy at (703) 786-5776 or visit our buyers page.
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