Buying a home should be an exciting time and making the smart move of choosing a REAL ESTATE AGENT is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your expectations. My services and experience for Home Buyers in Mercer Island, Seattle, Bellevue, in WA range from helping you find the home that best suits you and your family, to finding the financial support to help you get it. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. Since many of my clients become good friends I think you'll quickly discover why that's the case.

How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, I Will:

• Assure that you see ALL the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
• Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid those costly pitfalls.
• Answer all of your questions about the local community area, including schools, shopping centers, neighborhood parks, the local economy, and so much more.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

• Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
• Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
• Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
• Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
• Determine what neighborhood best matches all your needs.
• Identify important features you need your new home to have.

Closing Costs to Expect:

• Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
• Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
• Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
• Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.

Find out how much your closing costs could be.

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