Buyers
Looking for A Home in the Bay Area?
Buying a home, especially when it’s your first, can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally-draining. But with us by your side, the process can be a seamless one guided by experience and knowledge of the local real estate industry. Placing trust in a buyer’s agent isn’t always easy. You need to form a bond with your agent so you can feel at ease and comfortable throughout every step. You get that and more with Kim Boyer Real Estate.
Are you tired of paying rent and ready to settle down into home ownership? Do you need to upgrade to a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Or are you entering your Golden Years with an eye on a smaller property with less upkeep? No matter what your situation is, we can work with you one-on-one to navigate the home buying experience with confidence. From the initial consultation and listing to negotiations and final walk-through, we will connect you with the perfect home to start off the next phase of your journey.
Buyer FAQs
Yes, we recommend speaking to a bank first about qualifying for a mortgage. You should have a pre-approval in hand before putting in offers or even going to open houses. This will give you – and your agent – a better idea of what you can afford, and more importantly, what the bank will let you borrow.
Owning your own home is an investment that gives you several tax advantages, not to mention pride in homeownership. Yes, it comes with a lot of responsibilities but in the end, it’s almost always better to own your own home vs. renting and paying your landlord’s mortgage. Your agent can advise you further on the pros and cons of buying vs. renting.
Typically, no, unless you’re buying with a VA loan, in which case there are certain inspections that need to be done. It’s important to check with your lender based on the type of loan you are approved for. In some states, they are required. In California, they are not required but you can still get them done. It’s your choice.
A home inspection is a thorough examination of the property that takes into account pest issues, structural issues, etc., while an appraisal is a general overview of a property’s condition compared to similar properties in the area. Put another way, an appraisal determines the value of a home based on its general condition as well as factors like other homes in the area. An inspection is specific to the property in question.
If you need the funds from your existing home to pay for the next one, it’s highly recommended that you, at the very least, get your current house on the market and a buyer under contract before you start looking for a new house. If you do not need the funds from the sale of the current house, there is no need to wait.
Neighborhoods
Marina
Nob Hill
North Beach
Richmond District
Russian Hill
Sunset District
Twin Peaks
West Portal
“She is genuine, kind, and is always there to answer ANY questions you would have during the home buying process!”
“Kim is the kind of person you want in your corner! We were completely satisfied with Kim’s work ethic and ability to get things done!”
“I recommend Kimberlie Boyer for her professional competence, hard-working ethic and personal consideration.”
“It was a pleasure to work with Kim and I’m so pleased with the result. Above and beyond is a cliché, but it applies here.”