Lucretia Dean

"I Get The JOB DONE"

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Buying a Home Requires Many Difficult Decisions. Make Sure Your Realtor is a Top Local Expert.
 

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like. 

As a top North Alabama area Realtor, here is how I will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest: 

- You will have full access to ALL homes available on the North Alabama market, even listings not yet on the MLS, through my professional Alabama real estate affiliations. 

- My expert local knowledge of the Huntsville/Madison and surrounding areas should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more. 

- Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. North Alabama is no different! It's my job to steer you into opportunities and out of traps. 

- What is the true market value of the home you are interested in? Is it priced too high? Is it a bargain that you should jump on? I help home buyers make decisions like this every day, and I'll make sure that YOU get the best value for your money. 

- Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. I will help you negotiate, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions. 

- You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! You and I will view every home that you are interested in, together. And prior to closing I will make you fully aware of any and all inspections available to you. 

- Have confidence when signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. I will give you the full benefit of my real estate knowledge and experience. 

Let me represent your best interests in your search for a new home in the North Alabama area. I take great pride in not being a Realtor who just promises, but delivers. I am a Real Estate Agent who "Gets the Job Done!"  While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely. Buyers beware! 

Call or email me for help, or to have your questions answered. There are no dumb questions! Fill out this form and I'll get right back to you...
 

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 A Real Estate Tip

 

Making Your Offer

When you find the right home, what can you do to maximize your chances of actually getting it? The first step you should take is to make a prompt offer.

Whether you are in a buyers' or sellers' market, taking too much time to initiate an offer can cost you money, especially if you are planning to offer less than the asking price or will be asking for special terms. If your offer is the only one on the table, the sellers will consider it, and if they don't accept it, they may make a good counter offer. While you are "sleeping on it", however, you risk the possibility of another offer coming in. If another buyer appears on the scene, you lose an important advantage while you and the sellers are going back and forth with offers and counter offers. A buyer who really wants that special house will make the best possible offer --as quickly as possible.

Just for Fun

Real Estate Trivia

Q 
What celebrity home sold recently for a reported $5.5 million, despite its yellow-and-rust striped paint job?

A 
This Hollywood Hills residence was the former home of the popular singer, Madonna.