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Cary, NC Real Estate, First Time Buyers? Right here's your red carpet!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty Arts NC Broker License #235526

Twice in the last week, I have been asked if it isn't nerve-racking working with first-time buyers.  "Isn't it harder, because they are jittery?  Isn't it a pain explaining all the fundamentals in such detail?"

Not really.  It is usually a great experience.  If First-timers have a fault, it is that they are susceptible to asking everyone they know for advice.  The input they get is usually well-meant, confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes just erroneous.  And often, the Buyers have to make a leap of faith to trust their Realtor to see them through the conflicting advice.!

Explaining the details and timeline of the transaction are one of my functions, and helping a young buyer understand is quite rewarding

One of the benefits of working with a first-time buyer:  By definition, they do NOT have a home to sell.  No sale contingency.  No tentative closing next month before they can buy.  Now, we sometimes have to work around an apartment lease, but that is usually no problem.

And the excitement is palpable.  A good agent will help the first-timer find a home that is within their affordable budget, and within the target that they set.  And it is fun to help keep a lid on the excitement.  All in all, a pleasant experience.  Yes, many first-time buyers are looking for "affordable housing."  we have that in Cary, NC.  It is still a house, and has a deed.  That's my area of expertise.  Houses.  Count me in!  To paraphrase the theatrical folks, "There are no small home deals, just small agents."

Works for me!

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Comments (6)

Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Mike,
Great information as always and nice to see you, hope that you are doing great ! :) keep that great blogs.
Ray saenz

Jun 18, 2008 04:55 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Hi, Ray,

Doing well here and hope you can say the same.

Jun 18, 2008 10:31 PM
Richard Schardt
Keller Williams Realty - Kernersville, NC
Triad NC Real Estate

Hi Mike,

Another positive with first time buyers is that most of the time they are excited about every house they see! When you are shopping for your first home, everything looks great and something you can see yourself in. They are just not as picky and much easier to please!

Jun 19, 2008 03:16 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Richard,

Agreed.  And sometimes it is our jobs to protect them from that point of view, too.

Jun 19, 2008 03:22 AM
Gene Allen
Fathom Realty - Cary, NC
Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate
Being from Hampton Roads we do a bunch of fierst time buyers. I like them better.
Jun 19, 2008 03:38 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Gene,

"No house to sell."  A great start, IMO.

Jun 19, 2008 03:50 AM