Helping you find the home that fit your lifestyle
Why should you buy with Deacon?
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Streamline your search and contextualize the market efficiently
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s often emotional and for many, time consuming. I’ve developed a streamlined a system to make your time spent in the process efficient and judicious.
I combine your goals and my insider knowledge of the area with a data-driven approach to help you focus only on the homes that you feel will be a candidate for purchase within three to seven target neighborhoods. On average, my clients see less than ten homes before purchasing (in the last year, two even bought the first home they saw!).
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Negotiate the best possible price for your home
My expert negotiation strategies have helped hundreds of buyers buy their home at the best possible price. With hands-on training from Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and over 8 years of local experience, I know what sellers want to see in a purchase contract and will advise you on how to write a strong, compelling one. On average my clients write on average 2.4 offers before they are in contract.
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Provide personalized service and dedicated support
Who you choose to represent you is incredibly crucial in our competitive market. I don’t just show up at the beginning and the end to close a deal; I am hands on and heavily involved from start to finish, and will be your main point of contact from our initial meetings until after you get your keys to your new home. Working with my incredible team ensures you can view homes quickly and at a convenient time for you, and write purchase contracts quickly. Writing an offer typically takes 5 to 8 hours of your time. The decision-making process can be quick. We make sure you feel comfortable, supported and in the driver’s seat throughout the entire process.
Direct you to a lender who will determine the best loan available based on your financial situation. Then, based on that information, the lender will issue a pre-approval letter
Acquaint you with the various neighborhoods and then determine, with you, where the focus of your search should be
Show you only properties that meet your qualifications and expectations so as not to waste your time and energy
Identify properties which may be off market - active listings not accessible to the general public typically by seller request for one reason or another
Prepare competitive purchase offers using comparable sales data to determine the proper value while always keeping your best interests in mind
Negotiate on your behalf any subsequent counter offers from the seller
Open escrow with the title company of your choice upon acceptance of your offer
Explain the necessary escrow procedures so that you are comfortable and knowledgeable throughout the entire process
Help you to select the appropriate home inspections using the most qualified inspectors
Deal in a professional manner with any unexpected developments in the transaction
additional checklist once you decided to buy.
Identify neighborhoods you like and can afford, acquainted with schools in that area.
Be realistic in your wants and needs, be open, and be creative
Be prepared to view properties as soon as your agent calls you with new inventory
If you want to be competitive, you will need to be pre-approved for a loan prior to making an offer
Make certain that your down payment is readily available
Acquaint yourself with anticipated closing costs
Consult your attorney or tax advisor as to how to hold title if acquiring property with another party
Most important throughout the whole process: be patient, be reasonable and stay focused