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What Buyers Can Expect

Buying a home, or any type of real estate, is a fun and exciting experience - as long as you have someone guiding you through the multitude of jargon-laden steps. As your Red 1 Realty Realtor®, my goal is to make the whole process easier while maximizing the chances we find the perfect fit for you. 

So, let’s start by walking through what you might expect on your journey to purchase property — just click through the icons below.

Choosing an Agent

Just like dating, it’s important to look around and talk to more than one real estate agent before making a decision of who you work with. While licensing assures all agents are working with a standardized skill set, you’ll want to find someone who has the communication skills, experience and capabilities to surpass your expectations. You’ll also want to find someone you trust, and who you’re ready to spend time with as you tour neighborhoods and houses. 

Take the time to meet and vet any potential agent in person to see if they’re the best fit for you and your property goals. 

All licensed Real Estate Agents have the fiduciary duty to:

  • ensure you understand the process,

  • know the implications of your decisions, and

  • act in the best interest of their clients above all else.

They should: 

  • understand the complex and ever-changing market;

  • be able to analyze and make important financial decisions; and 

  • have the confidence and skill to beat out other offers.  

Other factors to consider 

  • Are they a full-time agent? What is their availability - including nights and weekends? Time is of the essence when buying real estate.

  • Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a property.

  • Do they have experience completing similar transactions to yours? 

  • Are they familiar with the area in which you are interested?

  • What are their credentials and education? How do they stay on top of the latest real estate trends? 

  • Do they listen attentively to your needs and concerns? (They should!)

  • Do you feel comfortable with them? If you have any questions you should be able to ask them without feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Why would you choose me, Andrea, to be your agent?

  • I’ve personally purchased 14 properties in Ohio over the past 17 years, to either live in as my home or to manage as an investment property - I have lots of experience and empathy to share. 

  • I’m Realtor® licensed in the state of Ohio, having completed 120 hours of pre-licensing courses and passed the examination covering real estate principles & practices, law, appraisal and finance.

  • I’m part of the Red 1 Realty brokerage, which means I have access to off-market opportunities through my partner agents in addition to being able to provide you with real-time information and opportunities about price changes, market conditions and properties perfect for you. 

  • I actually love crunching numbers and have strong relationships in the lending world to help you get your financial journey started.

  • I love looking at and talking about properties, their potential and their surrounding communities, and will do my best to make the process feel fun and understandable.

  • My friends and clients will tell you I’m an honest, creative, curious and kind social butterfly with great business acumen who is relentless when it comes to meeting her goals. 

  • You can trust me to listen to you to understand your needs, help you define your vision and then guide you every step of the way to get there. 

  • I will always go to bat for you as if it’s my own money to make sure you get the best deal.

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