I'm so excited this afternoon. I just went out to show homes to a first time buyer and boy was it exciting! This buyer is ready, willing and able to buy in this great buyer's market. I can't wait to help him find his dream home!

Why am I so excited? Because this is the type of homebuyer every Realtor hopes for and every Seller looks forward to receiving an offer from. He's ready because he did his homework! Here's what he did and here's what I would love to see most buyers doing before racing to buy a home. He:

Worked on building his credit by paying credit cards on time.

Saved up enough for a down-payment and moving expenses.

Got pre-approved with a mortgage professional who helped him understand all different loan programs available and guided him to finding one that is well within the monthly budget for payments.

Searched online to find out what the differences in price ranges are for different cities.

Chose a professional Realtor (Me!) to help educate and guide him through the process.

Doing the homework is great. The even better part is seeing his face as we walk through homes. I can see his eyes light up in different areas, or get excited talking about how his furniture would fit so well in the living room. I can't wait to see which home ends up becoming his. It's so cool to help people realize their dreams of homeownership and I am grateful to be a part of that.

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about buying a home, please feel free to contact me at www.ChrissyREALTOR.com.