First-time home buyers face a lot of challenges in today’s real estate climate.
- Inventory shortages result in fewer options to choose from than years ago. Because of this, many first-time home buyers face stiff competition when purchasing homes in their price range and budget.
- With fewer homes on the market, good listings sell fast. So, home buyers need get their finances in order so they are prepared to move quickly to submit an Offer to Purchase.
- Typically, buying a house is the largest investment people make in their lifetime. First-time home buyers need to carefully consider the financial implications of home ownership. Their budget includes a down payment, homeowner’s insurance, real estate taxes, and home maintenance on top of their regular expenses like a car payment, student loan, and food. They may also have big-ticket purchases associated with home ownership like new furniture, a snow blower, or lawn mower.
- Years ago, a first home was a temporary stepping stone to a larger, more expensive home. Because of the current housing shortage, a first home may actually be a long-term, forever home. Buying a home is a big decision that has long-term implications.
- Buying a home is an emotional journey, a mix of excitement, anticipation, anxiety, disappointment, happiness, and many other feelings. Inspections, appraisals, contracts, and other aspects of a real estate transaction can be complex and confusing without an expert guide who will explain everything in understandable terms and calm any fears.
Testimonials from First-Time Home Buyers
For a first-time home buyer, selecting the right real estate agent is critical to a having a great experience while landing the perfect house. Terri Balistriere, owner/broker at Express Realty, recently helped three first-time home buyers receive accepted offers on homes in Green Bay. Here’s what the buyers had to say.
A beautiful home that is perfect for our family
Sylvia: “We had a great experience working with Terri over the past year. Throughout our home search, she was always available — even on short notice — to show us homes and help us explore every option. Terri was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, guiding us through every step of the process, answering all our questions, and making sure we understood everything clearly. When we found the home we felt was the one, she helped us craft a strong offer that the sellers couldn’t refuse. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we are now living in a beautiful home that is perfect for our family. We are grateful to Terri and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor!”
A beautiful woman inside and out
Natalie: “Terri at Express Reality LLC did a fantastic job with the process of finding our home! As first-time home buyers, we had no idea what we were doing. She explained every question we had and was wonderful with communication through this process. She directed us to Fox Communities Credit Union with any questions she was unable to answer. We were able to work smoothly with both Fox Communities and Terri. The communication between them, as well, was spot on. I would recommend Terri to anyone. She is spectacular at what she does, and she treats every client like family. She truly is a beautiful woman inside and out.”
Matching Clients with Dream Homes
Terri Balistriere, owner/broker at Express Realty, loves matching clients with their dream homes. Plus, Terri is an exceptional negotiator who knows how to write an offer that’s financially smart. Other Green Bay real estate agents have written offers on 10+ properties and have never gotten an offer accepted. In comparison, sellers accept Express Realty’s offers 90 percent of the time, even when Express Realty competes against multiple offers.
Contact Us for a Free CMA
By working with an experienced, top-rated agent like Terri Balistriere, first-time home buyers not only find their dream home. They also enjoy the home-buying experience. Terri Balistriere, owner/broker at Express Realty, is personable, outgoing, and committed 100 percent to her clients. Day or night, weekday or weekend, Terri is ready to answer questions, offer professional advice, and do whatever it takes to make a real estate deal come together. Contact Express Realty to discuss your home-buying needs and ideas.
A Trusted Partner for Life-Changing Real Estate Decisions
Buying or selling a house is a huge, life-changing, financial decision. So, it pays to work with an experienced broker like me who can walk you through all of the details. Whether you’re a senior ready to sell or a first-time home buyer ready to purchase, Express Realty is the Green Bay, Wisconsin, company to entrust your future. Contact Express Realty today for a free Comparative Market Analysis.
About Express Realty: Express Realty is a Green Bay, Wisconsin, real estate company offering lower commission rates without compromising quality. Broker/owner Terri Balistriere fell in love with real estate when she and her husband flipped homes 20 year ago. Since that time, she has helped hundreds of Northeast Wisconsin residents fulfill their real estate goals. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, Terri Balistriere is ready to help. Contact Express Realty, your Northeast Wisconsin real estate professional serving Brown County, Oconto County, Outagamie County, Sheboygan County, and Manitowoc County. Express Realty’s professional real estate services cover De Pere, Green Bay, Bellevue, Hobart, Allouez, Suamico, Pulaski, Little Suamico, Chase, Freedom, Wrightstown, Wrightstown, Little Chute, Kaukauna, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan.