Local housing market education: Whether or not you are already a Sonoma County resident or are relocating here, I will work with you on your timetable to educate you about our local real estate market. We’ll check out cities and neighborhoods, schools and recreational opportunities.

I will preview properties for you once I have a sense of what you are looking for, and will be available to you on your schedule to show you homes of interest.

I will establish a complimentary, automatic Multiple Listing Service email update program for you, which will keep you posted as to new listings within a few minutes of their being added to MLS. I’ll receive copies of what you receive, so we can talk about the listings.

While the market has definitely changed these past couple of years, well-priced properties sell quickly and still may receive multiple offers. I will help you strengthen your buying position by working with you to secure loan preapproval, and I will get you to popular offerings quickly so you can be competitive if you are interested.

When we have found what you are looking for, I will be there every step of the way in your purchase transaction. I will write the strongest offer possible for you. I will negotiate effectively on your behalf. I will work with qualified licensed inspectors to provide reports for you during the inspection period. I will work with your lender to help assure that the financial portion of your transaction is solid. I will review all disclosures and documents with you in detail. I will keep you well informed of any changes or developments affecting your transaction.

Finally and most important, I will keep your interests foremost throughout the transaction. Buyer's agency means representing YOU with integrity, intelligence and efficiency.