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The
Sedona area is a wonderful place to live in, own a home, or
invest in real estate. However, be mindful that it is a market
that takes time and knowledge to fully understand. My 12+ years
of experience will allow me to help you cut to the chase and
make the best Sedona real estate decision consistent with your requirements,
goals and financial capabilities. There are a lot of steps and
details to navigate, but having been through them many times,
I can guide you and simplify the process.
If
you wish, you can start off by going to the Menu Bar at the
top of this page. There is a “drop-down” from PROPERTY
SEARCH where I have listed MY
FAVORITES, a group of select Sedona properties that I
feel offer unusually good value.
There
is also a MLS (Multiple Listing
Service) DATA BASE that offers a complete list
of every property available for sale in Sedona and the Verde
Valley. The list is automatically updated every twenty-four
hours.
If
you are interested in a specific community and want to save
time, you can go directly there by clicking on BY COMMUNITY.
Not only will you find a list of the area’s available
properties, but also an informative description of the community
itself.
If
you come across a property that arouses your interest and would
like more information about it, feel free to contact me by E-mail
at Lee@LeeCongdon.com
or by phone at 928-300-5050. I would love to help you find your
perfect situation.
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Things
You Should be Thinking About . . .
If
you haven’t purchased real estate lately, or if this is
your first time, I’ve listed some of the useful tasks
that can help you through the purchasing process:
Get Organized
Create
a file of all your important financial documents, including
copies of all your financial statements, bank accounts, investments,
credit cards, auto loans, recent pay stubs and your last two
years’ tax returns.
Do The Math
Assess
what funds you have for the down payment and the closing costs
entailed in the purchase (i.e. inspections, appraisals, title
insurance, etc.)
Get Pre-Approved
If
feasible, get pre-approved for a mortgage. If need be, I can
help you select a lender and guide you through the process.
There are two key benefits to getting pre-approved: one, you
will know how much house or land you can afford, and two,
when you find the property you wish to purchase, your offer
will be stronger than someone without pre-qualification.
Get It
On The Market
If
you own a home that you need to sell before you can make your
purchase, another part of your homework is to “get it
on the market” and into escrow as quickly as possible.
The further along you are in the process of selling your existing
home, the better off you will be in the buying process. Most
sellers will look favorably on your offer if your present
home is in escrow.
What
Else is Important?
The
answer to that is, choosing the right Sedona Realtor . . for you.
Keep
in mind, the real estate agent’s commission is
paid by the Seller, so hire someone that you feel comfortable
working with, someone with a thorough knowledge of the
market, someone who knows about properties not yet on
the market, sudden price reductions, and other “dug
up” inside information. Buying Sedona real estate is
a costly endeavor. The last thing you want to do is
overpay.
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Always
remember, experience is not expensive – it is priceless!
Characteristics
of a Top Sedona Real Estate Agent
Is
Internet-savvy
Has
references and testimonials
Is
a member of the National Association of Realtors
Has
at least two advanced training certifications
Is
a dedicated full-time agent, not a “newbie” or part-timer
Has
a list of recent transactions . . the longer the better

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