Sometimes done in conjunction with the RealtorŪ interview, the Buyer Counseling Session is your opportunity to convey your real estate wants and needs to the agent. Be prepared to discuss the following issues: Motivation. Why do you want to purchase a home? Is it because of a job transfer, tax deduction, impending marriage or baby on the way? There are many different reasons to purchase a new home and it is important for your RealtorŪ to know your motivation. This will also give them an idea of your time frame. Some prospective buyers start looking 6 months to a year in advance so that they can take their time and search for the "perfect" home. Others need to be in a home in a short time period and will require more a more intense search quickly. We will work at whatever speed your timetable dictates. Location. Is there a location that would work best for you? Would you like to be close to work, shopping, maybe a city park? Most buyers have very definite opinions on where they would like to live. This will help us narrow the search to a smaller area, however, we will suggest other areas that seem to match your requirements as well. Type of Home. What type of home do you envision purchasing? All on one level, two story, split foyer, brick or siding, basement, garage, how many bedrooms and baths? We will again, try to match your ideal home as closely as possible within reason. We also like to know if you prefer new construction or existing property. Are you handy and enjoy fix-up work or do you need a home in excellent condition? Special Needs. Are there any special needs that you have that need to be addressed? For example, home schooling, pets, health issues, hobbies, etc. Price. At this point you have hopefully been pre-approved and are aware of your comfort level in your monthly payment, downpayment and closing costs. Please let us know if you are going to require any assistance in funds. Sometimes the seller will pay some closing costs on the buyer's behalf with an acceptable offer. Knowing this in advance will help us prepare to negotiate these costs in the Offer To Purchase contract. For example, there may be a seller who is willing to pay closing costs for you but wants to raise the price of the home to cover their expenses. You may be agreeable to pay more for the home but the value of the home may not be such as to allow for this - in other words, the property won't appraise for the sales price and the bank will only make you a loan based on the appraisal or sales price, whichever is less. After the Counseling Session, we will schedule an appointment to go out and look at property at your convenience. If you are moving from out of town, we may have to conduct the Counseling Session by phone or e-mail. Your Home Search Back to Top Return to main Buyer Page Buying a home? Fill out our on-line Buyer Inquiry Form Selling a home? Fill out our on-line Seller Inquiry Form Relocating? Fill out our on-line Relocation Inquiry Form or call us toll free at 1-866-come2ky! Get on the "Fast Track" to home ownership! Sign up to receive home listings via email! REALTOR®, ABR, CNHS, CRS, GRI, SRES REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI REALTOR®, ABR, CCREC Email Cherie, Linda, Kitty and Shirley: inquiry@welcome2ky.com Toll Free Phone: 1-866-come2ky (1-866-266-3259) Keller Williams Realty Bluegrass 2424 Harrodsburg Rd. Suite 101 Lexington, Kentucky 40503 You may NOT reproduce or copy any information, graphics or html contained herein (including the character "Lexie" and his likeness) for use on another website or other promotional materials without specific written authorization from Cherie Butler, Shirley DeBoor, Kitty Lane, or Linda Wiley. Violators will be subject to legal action for copyright infringement. In accordance with the law, the properties and real estate services featured on this web site are offered without respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, physical limitations, or familiar status. REALTORŪ is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŪ and subscribes to it's strict Code of Ethics.