Attention first-time homebuyers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake residents! Lenders want to see a two-year work history at the same company and with a consistent schedule. If a person changes companies but stays in the same industry, there should be no problem. Further, if the person continues to advance in income or benefits within Read more about How Does Employment History Impact My Mortgage?[…]
First-time homebuyers in Virginia love technology and know how to access information fast. If you want to impress them, download these apps: Sitegeist: Helps you learn about your surroundings in seconds using publicly available information. Example: average age of people in the neighborhood and popular nearby attractions. Dropbox: Allows you to store documents (contracts, pictures, etc) and share them quickly Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Love These Three Real Estate Apps[…]
As you know, every transaction is different in real estate. Every client, every property and every loan. That’s a good thing because first-time homebuyers can’t stand cookie-cutter deals. It’s why they don’t like to eat at places like Olive Garden and TGI Friday’s here in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and cities across Virginia. The menu is Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Prefer Customization[…]
FIrst-time homebuyers in Virginia put every realtor and lender through the “google” test. That means young people immediately search your name and see what you’re all about. Sure, everyone has a profile on a company website, but here are two smart ways to impress even the toughest 20-something: Create profiles on Trulia and Zillow. You may have seen the Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Google Real Estate Professionals[…]
You may have heard the media call first-time homebuyers the “ME ME ME” generation. And it’s true: they like to tell the world about their accomplishments and milestones. What better milestone than purchasing a new home! Here’s what to do: make sure you take pictures of Millennial clients at the closing table. Then, you need to send Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Want to Feel Special During the Homebuying Process[…]