FOR BUYERS

Lisa’s initial step with her buyer clients is to identify such parameters as location, price, size, and amenities of the desired property. Next, assuming the buyer is not going to pay cash, she helps her clients get prequalified for a loan and makes sure they understand their purchase power.

Before Lisa shows potential properties to her buyers, she previews the properties herself and encourages her clients to drive by the outside of the property to ensure their interest. Lisa does not let her clients view properties alone and educates them on their options in making a purchase offer to a seller. She is a very good negotiator, works diligently to get the best possible deal for her clients, and pays attention to both the obvious deal points such as price, but also such non-obvious issues as including a home warranty in the transaction.

When her buyers get their offers accepted by a seller and escrow is opened, Lisa is engaged with the escrow officer to ensure an efficient and successful closing. She personally arranges for and participates in the home inspections and is diligent about receiving and dealing with any seller disclosure items.

She is the realtor and not the loan agent. But Lisa often will get involved with her clients’ lenders to facilitate the transaction and help them make the deal happen. Unlike many agents, she personally attends all escrow signing meetings with her clients so that all questions and/or issues are handled. And even after her clients have assumed ownership of the property, Lisa remains involved with her clients should future questions and/or any issues arise.