Learn How to be a Competitor - with James Grant

Hello, everyone. Welcome back to our video blog!

Today, I have my partner, James Grant, with us. He has been the number one buyer’s agent on our team for years. He is great at connecting with buyers and understanding the emotional process.

I asked James to join us today because I wanted him to tell us what a buyer can do to become a competitor in our market today. We have a shortage of inventory and a large pool of buyers, so when you are looking for a home you need to be prepared.

James Grant says,

"There are a number of things a buyer can do before they even engage with a realtor.  One of the most important steps is getting pre-approved. Without a pre-approval letter, we have no idea what homes to look at and a seller will not take you seriously without it.

After you have the pre-approval letter, find a productive agent to connect with. As Carlos mentioned, we are in a crazy market. Homes are selling within a week! You need an agent who can help negotiate for you, knows how to make the best offer and can get it done quickly.

The final bit of advice is the scariest for most. Be decisive. Buying a home is a huge decision; I understand that. I want to make sure, though, that you don’t take too long deciding and miss out."

We will have a part two of this video where I will explain how to become more decisive: what types of criteria to look at and how to evaluate your needs.

If you have any questions please call us, we’d be more than happy to help!