Do we need a Realtor to help with buying a home?
If you do not have a high level of expertise in the specific real estate market you are considering, it would be very difficult to collect the knowledge and interpret all the information needed to make the right decision. A truly qualified Buyer's Agent can give you the information you need to make an educated decision without personally having the years of experience.

Why should we choose Buyer's Edge to represent us?
All licensed real estate agents can choose to represent buyers, sellers or both. If the company you choose does not only represent buyers, it would be like selecting a doctor for brain surgery that only performs brain surgery 20% or 30% of the time. Everybody in the business will tell you that they are experienced. Buyer's Edge only represents buyers, and has experience the buyer can use such as construction, financing, appraisal techniques, title companies, inspectors for termite damage and other repairs, home warranties, insurance and specialized negotiating skills.

Should I get pre-qualified for financing?
Yes. This can be a useful tool in many ways. When negotiating to purchase a home, providing the Seller with a Pre-qualification letter is one of many ways to increase the Seller's comfort level, which may induce them to accept a lower price.

How do I know what price range of homes to look at?
In many cases, Buyers qualify for more than they want to spend. Look closely at what the new monthly payment would be over your current expenses to determine if you feel comfortable spending that additional amount per month. We can calculate the monthly principle and interest payment and estimate taxes, insurance, maintenance fees, etc. on specific homes in certain neighborhoods, to help you understand the impact at different price ranges.

How much less than the asking price should I expect to pay?
To answer that question with a percentage or amount would suggest that the asking price has a specific relationship to the value of the property, which it does not. What the seller wants for the home, most likely, is different from the actual value of the property. The first step is to determine what comparable homes have sold for, and to evaluate it's worth to the buyer.