Nothing is more exciting than hearing "Recorded!" What does that mean? That means....after an average of an month....all docs are signed, all inspections cleared, all negotiations complete.;
Nerves and Anxiety
Dated: March 17 2026
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You are not alone when you are a 1st time homebuyer and don't know where to start. Questions I have heard are:
Will I really qualify? How do I even start? Who do I trust? When is the right time to buy?
Of course, to th oinewn self be true. You are an expert on what you are ready to do, but really it just takes the smallest amount of willingness.
Q: Will I really qualify?
A: You won't know if you don't try.
Brokers and Lenders traditionally partner up to make sure the process is seamless. Just like any professional relationship, you want to make sure it's a good match. There's nothing wrong with shopping around. If someone you want to work with and see if they can do a "soft pull" of your credit report if you plan on getting a loan.
Q: How do I even start?
A: Congratuations.....You already have
If you have gotten this far in this article, you sure seem determined to me? The home buying/selling process can be a team effort. You are not alone. From getting a pre-approval to being handed the keys.....you are not alone.
Q:Who do I trust?
A: Experience and word of mouth.
My Brokerage is Premiere Property Group, LLC. The largest Oregon Brokerage. My local Team is Team SK Realty. The proof is in the Pudding. Sherry Sebree and Amber Kurtz (SK Team) sold more than 10 million dollars this last year alone. Fortunately, google, chatgpt, word of mouth is there to confirm what we already know. We put our clients first. As a REALTOR, I adhere to a strict set of standards.
Q:When is the right time to buy/sell?
A: Now
I'm saying that because time is of the essence. I can back that claim up with numbers. We don't want you to end up in Team-coulda, shoulda, woulda. The market is full of homes to buy. If you are selling, it's Spring and people are getting antsy to buy.
Bottom line....
Contact me today to get started. 407-535-1478
Rebecca Staples
Nice to meet you! I was raised in Albany, Oregon and graduated from South Albany High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and Spanish. I later pursued a law degree and had....
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