Buyer consultation
We'll sit down and have a comprehensive conversation about your goals, the market, and the entire buying process.
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Planting new roots
Buying a home can feel daunting, especially in times when buyers face a competitive market – but that’s why I’m here. I thrive in high stakes situations and I fight to protect you to get you the right home. I’ll help you make decisions that you are confident in and that are right for you.
How can I help?
Homes are so much more than a big box where we put our stuff. I believe we should have a strong connection to the place we spend most of our time.
The steps
Get pre-approved
Understand what size purchase you are qualified for and comfortable with.
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Finding the one
We strategically search the market to find the perfect home and feel confident about your selection.
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Make an offer
I negotiate not just to get your offer accepted, but also to get the best deal & protect you.
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Close and move in
After what feels like a hundred signatures – it’s yours! Congratulations, time to unload the truck!
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Buyer FAQ
Is now a good time to buy?
Every market has advantages and disadvantages. Some things matter more to some than others. For example, the times when more buyers are active, there is more competition and we tend to see more over ask offers. Times when there is less buyer activity you face less competition, but more there may be fewer homes available. Talking to a realtor about the time that makes sense for your you situation is crucial.
How do I know if I’m ready to buy?
I boil it down to a few things:
1. You love your community and don't plan to leave in the next year or two.
2. Your income is stable.
3. You've been saving and know you've got enough for your down payment.
4. You're feeling that pull to settle and want to a place to make your own.
Can I afford a home?
There are a number of different things that contribute to whether or not you can afford a home and how much home you can afford. I recommend talking to a qualified, local lender that you can trust and will educate you in a clear way.
How do I find a good lender?
The biggest thing is to find someone local. You don't want to rely on talking to someone in a call center as the person helping you buy your largest asset. I have a few lenders I have worked with extensively and trust. I'd be happy to connect you with them. Just shoot me a message and I'll send you some names!
I’m not ready to buy yet, but I’d like to learn more – can I reach out?
Absolutely! Information is power. Sometimes finding the right time to buy can take weeks, months, or years - but you need to know how to plan and prepare so talking to a realtor sooner rather than later can help you figure out your strategy. Let's talk and see what it'll take to make it happen!
I own a home, how do I buy & sell at the same time?
There are a number of ways to make this transition. Determining the strategy that makes sense for you is dependent on your situation, and picking the wrong strategy can have big consequences. Let's sit down and chat through it together.
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What my clients say
Yana & Ian
Right off the bat he felt like an old friend; personable, trustworthy, humorous, honest, compassionate.
Yana & Ian
My partner and I had such a great experience working with Cole! Right off the bat he felt like an old friend; personable, trustworthy, humorous, honest, compassionate… with our best interests in mind.He is also extremely knowledgeable in his field and has honed the skill of communication; being able to talk real-estate and made everything easy-to-understand.
We went into this experience with differing levels of knowledge and Cole was able to easily communicate with of us.
Cole was also very inclusive. He made sure to include us both in all the conversations. All too often women are still overlooked and excluded from big discussions regarding money and business, but Cole made me feel heard the entire time and made sure we were all on the same page.
I went into the process of buying a home pretty hesitantly, but Cole made it approachable and enjoyable.
If you want to drive around town, listen to good tunes, have funny conversations about sitcoms and find your dream home with the help of a trusted, knowledgeable friend… Cole is your guy!
Miranda
Cole is completely committed to his clients and truly goes above and beyond to get the job done.
Miranda
Cole was so great throughout the whole process. All I knew going into our first meeting was that I was ready to be a homeowner. I was referred to Cole but really didn’t know much about the process or what kind of house I wanted. He educated me about what to expect, gave excellent advice and asked the right questions to help me narrow down what was important to me in a house and location. I was nervous I’d become overwhelmed by everything, but it all went so smoothly and I’m sure that’s because of him. Cole is completely committed to his clients and truly goes above and beyond to get the job done. He wrote my offer letter from the airport while on vacation! Couldn’t have asked for a better Realtor.Alan
I would recommend Cole over and over.
Alan
I would recommend Cole over and over. We had both purchased properties several times in the last 12 years, but home-buying had changed so drastically since COVID that we felt out of our element. Cole delivered on some tough asks related to a sale during a divorce, a purchase with a lower budget, and a very competitive home-buying market. But I couldn’t have asked for a more balanced, thorough, and confident realtor to help us transition from our old to our new home. He understood it all, somehow explained it to us where it made perfect sense, worked very hard for our needs, and came through with a team of such excellent lenders, brokers, and inspectors. And it was like working with a friend. This was the easiest home-buying experience I could imagine, and it was the toughest on “paper” . Cole slays.Claire & Joe
Cole was hands down the perfect fit.
Claire & Joe
Cole was hands down the perfect fit as a realtor for our needs when searching for our first home. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions, concerns, and fears during the process. What we loved about Cole is that he made the process very relaxed but at the same time remained organized and timely. We never felt pressured to make an offer unless we wanted to. He met us where we were at on our house buying journey which we greatly appreciated. Cole is friendly, approachable, adaptable, and very thorough in explaining things. You’ll be in good hands if you decide to work with him as your realtor. We would 10/10 recommend him to anyone searching for a home!Request an evaluation
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