Schedule A Home Buying Consultation Today – You Could Win a $200 Lowe’s Gift Card!

Spring is almost here! For many, spring is synonymous with spring cleaning, gardening, or catching a baseball game or two. But for those of us with real estate on the mind, spring’s imminent arrival means it’s house hunting season!

And no doubt about it, it’s a great time to buy, whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to “trade up” to a larger home. Housing affordability conditions remain high, as interest rates are still at record lows and prices remain relatively stable. According to the Long Island Board of Realtors, Nassau County reported a 2011 closed median home price of $400,000, which represented a 2.4% decline from 2010. In Suffolk, the 2011 closed median home price was $310,000, which is a 4.6% decrease from the prior year.

I know that there are many people out there who would love to take advantage of these favorable home buying conditions, but they don’t know where to start. That’s why I offer one-on-one home buying consultations to potential home buyers, during which:

1. I explain the home buying process, from “soup to nuts,” so to speak, and answer all of your questions. I find that if buyers know what to expect, and if they are prepared for each step of the process, it makes for a smoother transaction and alleviates a lot of unnecessary stress. And if you need recommendations on other real estate experts, such as mortgage lenders, attorneys, inspectors, I am happy to point you in the right direction!

2. I educate you on the realities of the current, local market. I find that many buyers come in with a lot of misinformation about the current real estate market and how they should approach home buying. A lot of media coverage is aimed at the national real estate market, which has little to do with Long Island! And many well-meaning friends and relatives dispense advice that may not be relevant to today’s home buyer and the current market conditions. You want to be making informed decisions based on the advice of a professional agent, like me! Knowledge is power, and an educated buyer is going to be a more successful buyer.

3. I ask you questions to ascertain (i) why you want to buy, (ii) if you are ready and able to buy now, and (iii) what your home buying needs and criteria are. The more I know about you and your situation, the better I will be able to help you achieve your real estate goals, whether it be now or sometime in the future.

4. You have the opportunity to interview me to see if I am someone with whom you feel comfortable. Buying a home is a huge step and a financial investment. It’s to your benefit to find a real estate agent who will work with you and serve your interests in this important transaction (versus going it alone or running around to meet different agents at different homes). I believe I have a different approach than many realtors. In my view, my job isn’t to sell you a home, but to help you buy the home you want to buy. I am not only a realtor, but an experienced attorney, so I offer a unique perspective on the legal aspects of your real estate purchase. Given my litigation background, I have negotiating expertise and client counseling skills that set me apart. The bottom line is, I don’t see myself as a salesperson, but as a trusted advisor to the with whom I have the privilege of working. And I make the process fun!

Call me today to schedule your private consultation, which can take place at my North Bellmore office, or at your home, whichever is more convenient. Even if you are just thinking about buying sometime in the future, a home buying consultation with me will provide you with valuable information! There is no obligation and no commitment, and at the very least, you get some useful house hunting tips!

AS A BONUS INCENTIVE - IF YOU SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION BETWEEN NOW AND MARCH 31, YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING TO WIN A $200 LOWE’S GIFT CARD! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SPECIAL PROMOTION!

Contact:
Christine Braun, Associate Broker, Century 21 Dallow, 2473 Jerusalem Ave., N. Bellmore, NY 11710. Cell: (516) 587-7618; Email: [email protected]