Ithaca Real Estate

For Buyers


Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. The services and experience of Margaret and Beth range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, we also provide listings by email. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

You are about to make a major investment…one that will impact your family, your finances and your lifestyle. You’ve already chosen the right real estate company. You’ve chosen the right agents, Margaret and Beth. Now it’s time to choose the right representation. 

ANY Real Estate Agent can ~

 

Arrange property showings

Assist with financing

Provide information

Explain forms

Monitor closing activities

 

ONLY Buyer’s Agents can provide you these additional services ~

 

Give you advice and counsel

Keep your position confidential

Negotiate price and terms favorable to you

Give you reasons NOT to buy a specific property

Disclose confidential information about the seller

Objectively evaluate properties

Write an offer to your advantage

Expose you to the entire market, including unlisted properties

Be entirely committed to YOU!

 

In addition, Margaret and Beth 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 costly mistakes.
  • Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

     

    We will help you avoid the most common mistakes Home Buyers make! Make sure that you have agreed, in writing, to have Margaret or Beth represent you as a “Buyer’s Agent.”

     

    This will mean signing a buyer brokerage agreement in which you promise to work only with that particular agent for a specific period of time. It also means that you promise not to buy from anyone else, even FSBO’s, without involving your Buyer’s Agent, (which, of course is beneficial to you!)

     

    By establishing your loyalty to your Buyer’s Agent, you will benefit

    tremendously from the resulting commitment you will receive.

    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 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.
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    Margaret Snow