This is about YOU in The Lou.
Originally from Boston, I have now lived over half my life in St. Louis. It’s a cool place to call home. We have beautiful architecture, stellar parks, and amazing neighborhoods scattered throughout St. Louis city and county. Whether you're relocating from outside Missouri or just trying to “right-size” for your next chapter, I know I can help. I would love to meet with you, learn more about you, and be an advocate for you through this entire process. Everyone needs a friend in the business. Let's get you moving.
I like to help make sense of what has the potential to be an overwhelming process. So, here’s my high-level overview of the home-buying terms and starting process, in case it is helpful to you or someone you know.
PRE-APPROVAL | Get one now! It’s not scary, it’s not too much commitment. It will really help get you a step ahead of other buyers out there. You want the right lender. It’s a crucial piece of the puzzle; having the right connections, crafting the right offers, and doing it all with impeccable timing. My first piece of advice is to consider using a local lender. Someone located in St. Louis, someone that you can trust, and text when time is of the essence; this market for buyers, requires just that. Ask me what lenders to consider interviewing.
BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE AGENCY AGREEMENT | What is this document? Every Buyer deserves exclusive representation. A “Buyer’s Exclusive Agency Contract” will be signed before we start looking at homes. This will clearly define the terms and conditions of our working agreement and my fuduciary responsibilty to you as my client. As a real estate agent, the income I earn comes from commissions, often based on the final sales price of the property I assist you in purchasing. There are no set or standard fees for the services that I provide. As an independent contractor with my firm, I am obligated to share a portion of the commission with my brokerage in return for the support they give me, as well as my own business expenses, taxes, and other fees. In return for that service, we will establish a minimum compensation that I will receive when we reach your goal — closing on a property. That minimum commission fee is outlined in our Buyer’s Exclusive Agency Contract. You will always know what compensation I am receiving prior to entering into a contract to purchase.
BUYER PROFILE | Fill out my “Buyer Profile” if you haven’t done so already and then we can schedule a time to meet up at my office or your favorite coffee shop! Schedule a meeting with me here. The home buying process can be full of thrilling highs, discouraging lows, and a whole lot of confusing middle ground. Let’s talk about it all! Taking an organized approach is the framework for success and minimizing stress.
AREAS OF INTEREST | Between St. Louis city, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, we have an abundance of different architectural styles, price points, and neighborhoods. If you know exactly where you want to land, that’s great. If you are open or unsure…fun!! Let’s get you educated and start exploring!
Where are all these different areas in relation to one another?
What does the St. Louis area look like from above?
Seeing the metropolitan area in a broad overview is super helpful.
Click the link below to download one of the maps you see here.
Pick your fav, print, and put that baby on your frig!
Interested in learning a bit more about different areas, check out my brokerage’s page below.
What does the average price point look like in different neighborhoods? Email me and we can meet in person or I can send you a report of your areas of interest!
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