Des Moines, IA Real Estate

Exceeding Expectations One Home at a Time

 

As a Realtor my #1 goal is to exceed your expectations, whether you are buying a home, selling a home or looking for real estate advice.  Owning a home is one of the biggest financial investments you will make.  I take my commitment to helping you with this investment very seriously. I promise to handle my business with integrity and the highest ethical standards.  I am highly organized and, as a result, very capable when it comes to handling all of the details of your home sale or purchase. By providing you with a wide range of services, I will be able to save you time, energy and money.  I will work for you from the beginning of the transaction to the end. I build positive, long term relationships with my clients.

 

Buying Real Estate in the Des Moines Area

 

Buyer's agents in IA are generally paid out of the proceeds of the sale, so most of my buyer clients receive top-notch representation free of charge. I represent buyers for both new homes AND resale homes in the Des Moines area. If you are actively looking for a home in or near Des Moines, contact me today to find out how I can help. Here are my top 10 tips when buying a home....

Julie's Top 10 Home Buying Tips

 

1.   Meet with a lender to determine your price range.  I prefer to sit in on this meeting with you so I can do my best to find you a home that is within your budget.

2.   A great way to begin your home search is to look online.  I can even set up a webpage for you that will show you all homes on the market meeting your criteria.

3.   Prioritize the features that you are looking for in a home.  Focus on the “must haves”.

4.   Try not to tour more than 5 or 6 homes in one day.  They start to run together.

5.   Take good notes on each home you see.

6.   Be respectful of appointments to tour homes that are not vacant.  Sellers put a lot of effort into getting their home ready for a showing.

7.   Ask the seller for a home warranty.  They will rarely refuse and it protects you for one year on many potential problems.

8.   Once you have an accepted offer on a home, schedule a home inspection.  This will be a great way to learn about your home and uncover potential problems.

9.   Ask me questions.  If I don’t know the answer, I will get you the answer.

10.  HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!

 

Selling Real Estate in the Des Moines Area

 

If you are thinking about selling your home and you would like to receive a free, no obligation market analysis, contact me today and together we will determine best price for your home.  I list and sell properties throughout the Des Moines Metro area and my experience on the market trends will give you the best chance of selling your home quickly and for the best price possible.

Another service I provide at no cost is home staging and preparation.  The first few weeks your home is on the market are key.  That is when you will have the greatest amount of interest.  Having your home clutter free and staged to sell from day one is essential.