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• The Buying Process
• House-Hunting, The Easy Way
• What A Buyer Agent Does
• Using The Internet?
• Special Financing
• First-Time Homebuyers
• Move-Up Buyers
• Multi-Unit Buildings
• Investors
• Developers

The Buying Process
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House-Hunting, The Easy Way
Looking for a home? You may know what features you want in your next home. But do you know how to find it, finance it, and solve any complications that may (and often do) arise along the way? Reading the newspaper classifieds, looking at open houses, investigating For Sale signs in front of houses... these things are good to do if you're looking for a home to buy; but, even combined, these strategies provide you with information on only a small fraction of the houses that are on the market. Searching on your own is like wearing blinders: you simply don't have access to everything that is out there. As Realtors®, we are connected to MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information System), the central database of all homes currently listed for sale by any agent, anywhere in the region. As your buyer agents, we can show you the inside of any of these homes - even those listed with another agent. We can also talk to buyer clients about houses that are not yet on the market.

What A Buyer Agent Does
We work with you to find the home that best meets your needs, using our years of experience and extensive resources to advise you on the various issues that come up while choosing among several homes. An example of such an issue is whether the asking price for a home you want is consistent with the property's value. We perform Comparative Market Analyses (CMA's) and use our proven negotiating skills to ensure that you do not pay too much for what you are purchasing. When you have decided on the house you would like to buy, we will present your offer to the seller. Having a good agent is also essential if your offer will be competing with numerous others, as is often the case when the housing market is tight. We make sure that you understand what you are signing, as some of the terms and conditions are not self-evident. In short, we are your advocates in the homebuying process. This will be one of the biggest purchases of your life. Doesn't it make sense to enlist the skills of a qualified professional to make sure that the deal closes smoothly, on terms you agree with, and with a minimum of stress and confusion?

Using The Internet?
Studies show that homebuyers are using the internet for their home searches in record numbers. You may have even heard of several websites that have online real estate databases that you can use to search for homes. A few of these are based on MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, the central database of homes listed for sale). But what you don't know is that many of these sites rely on a copy of the database that is weeks, or even months, out of date! This often means that by the time prospective homebuyers like you see the property online, the property has already been sold. And some of these online sites don't even use the central database at all! However, if the benefits of searching for a new home online appeal to you, you may take charge of the process by going to our web-based online real estate database. Unlike many other searchable online sites, it is the same central MRIS database that Realtors® access, and includes all of the homes that are currently listed for sale on MRIS.

To get to the site: First, bookmark our site! Second, click on our "Find Homes" button on the top menu bar of this site, then click on our "Search All Local Listings" button from the drop down menu and follow the link to http://www.HomesDatabase.com/DCHomes (it will open in a new window) and follow the instructions there: Simply click on "Homes Prospector" and you're on your way to searching for your next home. Input your criteria, and you can have the system e-mail you when matching homes are found. If you find a home that interests you, we can show you the inside! Simply call or e-mail us when you're ready. If you prefer more personal assistance from the start, contact us first and we'll be happy to make an appointment with you for a free, one-hour Buyer Counseling Session. During the session, we will orient you to the homebuying process and discuss what your needs are so that we can begin to help you find your next home.

Special Financing
Almost everyone has some special financing concerns, and there are many niche financing programs to address them. Most lenders offer a variety of programs, and you may be able to choose between several by going directly to a lender. But you still may be missing out: even if you find a lender who has a below-market financing program, we may know of one that is even better!

Barry Levy spent 15 years in the mortgage industry before joining the Levy Team. This background gives him the ability to arrange special financing for our clients. He enjoys structuring your buying experience to take advantage of every possible program that lowers your cost or permits you to enjoy a better house than you could otherwise afford. He receives daily updates from lenders and keeps track of special programs that can help you, such as below-market financing, and, for some first-time homebuyers in DC, a 5-year property tax abatement, even closing cost and down payment assistance. Not all agents are as comprehensive as we are in our attention to your financing needs. You benefit from our expertise without extra charge. For more information on how we can help you find a way to finance your purchase, contact us.

First-Time Homebuyers
Buying a home is a big project. Buying your first home has the added stress of the unfamiliar. We understand your concerns, and why you might hesitate. We can help you analyze your situation clearly and objectively. There are certain circumstances under which you are better off renting. If that is your situation, we will tell you. We can also get special below-market financing for many first-time homebuyers. We work with many first-time homebuyers, and specialize in providing you with all the guidance, information, and support you will need to understand the process and make informed decisions along the way. Call us with your concerns -- we will explain how it all works and why it is worth doing.

Move-Up Buyers
You need an agent who can give you an accurate picture of how much your present home is worth and how much loan you can qualify for in order to determine what price range you can look in for your next purchase. You need someone who is willing and able to take the time to show you the full range of options available to you, with a monthly payment that makes you comfortable. You need someone who knows all the contractors, painters, decorators that can quickly make your home market-ready without breaking the bank. And you need agents who can co-ordinate your sale and your purchase so you do not find yourself homeless or having to move twice. We can do all this for you, and make this potentially stressful time exciting, smooth, and easy.

Multi-Unit Buildings
We have sold many small multi-unit properties to homebuyers who have thereby purchased both a home and an investment property at one stroke. Many purchasers enjoy living in one unit while the rent from one or more other units provide additional income each month. Residential mortgage rates are available on up to four units. This has worked out extremely well for those fortunate purchasers. We also deal in larger multi-unit properties for investors, and can obtain financing at residential rates.

I nvestors
We are excellent at seeing opportunities in the marketplace, and analyzing the numbers. We can put you together with the right people. We know or can find the lenders who will do the loan you need for your purposes. We understand turnaround situations, and we have an excellent sense for the future of the market.

Developers
We've been there and done that. We understand the costs, the problems, and the opportunities. We know how much you can afford to pay up front and still make a profit when you sell. We know what your end users are looking for in terms of desired amenities. We know where the opportunities are, and where the market is heading geographically. Most importantly, we treat your money as if it were our own.

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