Buying a home can be a fun and exciting process, but it can also be stressful and very tedious. You are not just buying a roof over your head; you are buying a neighborhood, a lifestyle, a view and an investment in your future. Chances are, this will be one of the biggest financial expenditures of your life.
Will your investment be a good one? First-time home buyers and newcomers, in particular, often struggle in Atlanta’s hot market if they try to purchase a home without a real estate agent. Properties move at lightning speed, and there are so many neighborhoods and communities – each with their own vibe – that it can be difficult to even know where to begin looking. That is why a buyer’s agent is so important.
A good agent not only know the neighborhoods that you think you could call home, but also listens to you, understands your budget and priorities, and maximizes your vision of your future home. In some cases, a good agent may introduce you to the perfect neighborhood you never knew existed. Buyers who rely solely on Internet MLS searches are often leaving their biggest investment up to chance.
Ariane McClure knows Atlanta’s neighborhoods and suburbs – the hot ones, the up-and-coming ones, and even the diamonds in the rough. She is proactive, creative and always searching for the right home for each of her clients. As soon as a home that fits her client’s needs hits the market, Ariane sends the listing and works to set up a viewing. In real estate, the early bird gets the contract. Once that contract is signed, Ariane walks her clients through every step of closing process to maximize their investment and minimize surprises and stress.