Most of what I do is represent buyers — 88 of my 133 closings have been on the buyer's side. I'm an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), which is a fancy way of saying I'm trained to protect one person in the deal: you. Not the seller, not the builder, not the number on the sign. You.
Every home has a listing agent hired to get the seller the most money. Here's what changes when someone in the room is hired to look after you instead.
Your side of the table
The listing agent works for the seller and their price. I work for you and yours. Every counter, every contingency, every dollar of closing costs — I'm pushing in your direction, not splitting the difference.
The fine print
Purchase agreements, addenda, HOA docs, the title commitment — I read them line by line and put them in plain English before you sign. Surprises belong at birthday parties, not at closing.
Straight talk
If the foundation's questionable or the "quiet street" backs a highway, you'll hear it from me. I've walked buyers out of homes they loved — because the right no is what protects the right yes.
What it costs you
Buyer representation is paid work — and how it's paid is something we agree on together, in writing, before we tour anything. In some transactions the seller or listing brokerage offers to cover some or all of it; that's negotiable, never guaranteed. Either way, you'll know exactly what this costs and what your options are before you commit to anything.
No mystery, no runaround. Six steps — I'll tell you where we are and what's next at every one.
Before we tour anything, we get you in front of a lender you trust so you know your real budget — and sellers know you're serious. A strong pre-approval is your first competitive edge.
We separate the deal-breakers from the nice-to-haves — commute, schools, garage stalls, a yard for the dog. A clear list keeps us from chasing the wrong house and helps us move fast on the right one.
We go see homes. I point out what the photos hide, good bones and quiet red flags alike, and we recalibrate as your gut starts telling us what actually matters to you.
This is where representation earns its keep. I structure offers to stand out in a multiple-offer field — price, terms, timing, and the right escalation — the way I did for a buyer who came out ahead of 19 other offers.
We get a thorough inspection, then I go to work. My repair-rather-than-replace instinct means problems get solved at the table — credits, repairs, a seller contribution — not treated as a reason to walk, unless they truly should be.
I read the closing disclosure against our numbers, we do a final walk-through together, and you sign. Then the handmade gift shows up on your doorstep — and I'm still your realtor long after move-in day.
A lot of my buyers were purchasing their very first home. That means I explain things without ever making you feel behind, I move at your pace, and I never nudge you toward a signature before you're ready.
Escrow, earnest money, contingencies, PMI — none of it is as scary as it sounds once someone walks you through it out loud. Ask me the same question three times. Text me at 9 p.m. There are genuinely no dumb questions here.
What that feels like
What I handle for you
That friendly agent in the model home is paid by the builder to protect the builder. Walk in without your own representation and you're negotiating alone — which usually costs you.
I represent you through the entire build: making sense of the builder's contract, keeping the selection sheet from blowing your budget, holding the timeline accountable, and standing beside you at the walk-through. My new-construction and builder-deal experience is one of the specialties buyers come to me for.
One important thing: bring me to your very first model-home visit. Many builders only honor buyer representation if your agent is registered with you on that first sign-in.
Whether you're pre-approved and already hunting or just wondering if now's the time, let's talk. No pressure, no script — just a straight conversation about your move.