Information for Buyers

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We're glad that more people are becoming curious about this market! It's an exciting and rewarding situation, with interesting older homes in good condition, some new luxury developments, some pleasant condos downtown, and well-planned family residences with lasting financial and utilitarian appeal. Those of you familiar with our area will know how sought-after it is as a weekend retreat for "second-homers", and how our local market has traditionally shown a much higher level of stability than the National picture we learn from the media. See this website's pages describing what it is like to live here!

As a co-operating member of Ulster County MLS, and with diligently acquired special knowledge on the subject, Maureen is excited to be able to introduce you to the concept of Sustainable Building (Zero Net Energy). There are some MLS-listed projects in the New Paltz School District,  ranging from high-end 4000-5000 sq ft homes on considerable acreage, to the 2400 square feet models being newly started within the Village.  There are homes to view, whether you seek a Custom approach or prefer something already defined and under way.

Searching for a home

Despite (and perhaps because of) the great selections in homes in this area, buyers often have a difficult time zeroing in on the home or property that is uniquely appropriate for their needs. Knowledgable guidance through this process is what we do! The general population goes through the real estate buying process only a few times in a lifetime. After nineteen years as a licensed REALTOR®, the experience has never become commonplace. (Each client's transaction has its own uniqueness.) BUT the unexpected, the road-bumps, the ranking of priorities, the observaton of essential details, the linking with other professonals (bankers, attorneys, inspectors, other consultants) the sound knowledge of how to represent a client's interests, all allow this REALTOR® to act as Mentor, Negotiator and Helpline throughout. To the Buyer-Client are owed Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accountability and Reasonable Care. You will find these duties outlined in the mandatory NYS Agency Disclosure form, presented to Buyers and Sellers alike. The agent representing the Seller has these same duties to his/her Seller-Client. Feel very free to call or email for personal discussion on the subject.

Search for Homes

Browsing the listings for months is is an attractive way of searching out the deals, but weighing the investment potential of each property can be difficult, without recourse to fuller information. Occasionally, too, there are homes for sale that are not listed publicly.

The Home Buying Process

As you begin to think about buying a home, you're probably acutely aware that this is likely to be your greatest material investment ever, and you will be wondering what you really need to know as you go into this process. With the help of an experienced REALTOR®, you can come out on top of a closing that might otherwise have left you feeling dissatisfied and not in full control. If that kind of disappointment happens to buyers, they can find themselves reflecting ruefully on the "saved" commission that would have brought a REALTOR® into the bargain to help them. In fact, in many cases, the Buyer's Agent receives some, if not all, of the commission owed at closing, by means of a "split" offered by the Seller's Broker. Feel free to ask any questions you have on this subject. Sunshine and daylight are our friends!

If you'd like to know about the home-buying process, we'd love to talk about it with you. Contact us and bring us your questions.

Seven Reasons to buy your home with a REALTOR®

  1. You can get better access to the whole Market in the area.
  2. You can more easily discover the facts and the context regarding properties you're interested in.
  3. You can capitalize on the skills of a real estate professional, as you negotiate.
  4. You can discover good routes to financing your home faster.
  5. You can focus on discovering a more solid investment that pays off down the road.
  6. You can enjoy having your own continuing "on-the-ground" Consultant, as you proceed step by step through your transaction.
  7. You can make use of your Realtor's problem-solving expertise, when bumps in the road occur between Purchase Agreement and Closing. They often do!!

New homes for sale hit the market daily. As your representative, we'll be in regular contact with sellers and other real estate agents to ensure that you can see the newest listings ASAP. Sometimes we know of properties before their availablity has been made public. We want our clients to have an opportunity to put in offers with the minimum of competition, to achieve a really satisfying deal on the property of their choice. Maureen will also make sure that you see only the properties that meet your needs and investment preferences, so that you don't spend time on listings that aren't of interest. As you compare particular opportunities, we'll provide you with important information about the home, its neighborhood, zoning issues, utilities, and nearby plans for development.

Many real estate transactions include an extensive negotiating process; as your Buyer-Agent it will be Our Job to represent you here and help you accomplish the best deal possible. We'll also attend property inspections, follow the progress of any and all agreed-on repair work, and handle paperwork related to the sale.

We can contribute useful input, as you select the financing for your investment, and work helpfully with your chosen Lender to provide you with a seamless service package.

Working with a dedicated agent will save you time, and add professional assurance to each  step of your process. To get in touch with us, please feel free to make contact whenever you'd like; today, if your need is now or in the near future!

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