For Buyers
This section includes information and real estate services for buying a home in San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos and other areas in Santa Clara County. I recommend you use the Home Search if you are interested in searching for a home. As a REALTOR®, I am privy to some of the best homes before they go on the market. Simply fill out the Property Request form and I'll get back to you ASAP with homes that meet your specific requirements.
The Real Estate Tips and Reports are designed to help you in your search for information on purchasing the right home. The Resource Center
page contains useful real estate information from sites that have been
researched for you. There are sections devoted to San Jose relocation
needs, California schools, real estate tax information, home and
garden, maps, and San Jose weather. I hope you will take
advantage of the information available to you on my website to make you
a more informed and knowledgeable buyer.
Buying a home should be an exciting, not a stressful, time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and communtity meet your needs. My services and experience will help you find the home you are looking for. For your convenience, I also provide Listings By Email. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you will soon come to understand why.
As Your Agent, I will:
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from getting the best financing to negotiating the offer, from reviewing required disclosures to accompanying you when you sign documents at title.
- 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.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your Credit Rating. Straghten out any errors before it's too late.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your home purchase.
- Find a Loan Program that meets your needs and get pre-approved by a lender.
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your wants and needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your requirements.
- 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 of an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termite, property, and roof.
- Government fees include deed recording and state and local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
Find out how much your closing costs could be.
If you are also selling a home in Santa Clara County, please be sure to visit the section for selling a home to obtain an online market analysis of your home.
I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon. I am always available for personal service by phone or email, so please contact me with questions any time!
