Your Agent at Erwing Realty
A successful purchase starts with the right representative. In fact, once you’ve selected the best agent to represent you, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off of your shoulders. Consider me, Jennifer Erwing, the leader of your trusted team going to bat for you!

As your Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), my fees are traditionally paid for by the sellers.  My commission has been negotiated by the seller and their agent to pay for your representation whether you use me or not!  As your buyer's agent, I will aggressively negotiate the best price and terms for you. I promise to be your advocate every step of the way.  Please review my "Testimonial" section on my website to find out what my previous buyers think about me.  I invite you to talk with them about their experience in working with me as their Accredited Buyer's Representative (references available). 

I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors and Texas Associations of Realtors. As a member of these well respected organizations, I am held by the highest level of standards of their Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Lender (Appraiser)
A bank is not just a bank. Having the right backer can be extremely important – it is your money and your home we’re talking about after all! Make sure that your lender and financial representative is someone with whom you feel comfortable, and be wary of any lender who promises you more than you think you can reasonably afford. You should consult with a trusted lender to discuss the financing before you even look at properties.  Nothing is more frustrating than finding out that you have been spending precious time looking at homes that are not within your buying critiera and budget.  Your lenders will require an independent appraisal, and typically will make arrangements for the appraisal themselves.  Make sure to not buy any large ticket items before your house purchase, this will skew your credit and may jeapordize your loan.

Home Inspector
No home inspection is 100% guaranteed, but a few hundred dollars to catch a major problem now is certainly better than many thousands to correct that ‘surprise’ down the road. You may ask your agent for recommendations.

Contractor
Planning some renovations? You’re not the only one! The home renovation industry is booming, and in some markets, booking a contractor must be done months in advance (that’s a long time to go without a kitchen). Don’t let finding the right contractor slip through the cracks – planning ahead will almost certainly make your renovation smoother, and you contractor will appreciate the advance notice.

Work with the best Acredited Buyer's Representative, work with Jennifer Erwing.

1.  Find the right representative
Even if you’re not quite ready to buy, your buyer’s agent can be an absolute wealth of information, and can often offer ‘scoops’ on local developments you might not have know about otherwise.  Speak to your agent first and he or she can be helping to guide you right from the start.

2.  Find out what your price range is
Online mortgage calculators are a good place to start, but as you get closer to being ready to buy, there is no substitute for a written mortgage pre-approval.  Just speaking to your lender is an extremely worthwhile venture – this is the only way to really get an in-depth picture of your overall financial picture and to discover exactly what you can reasonably afford to spend on a home (and possibly on renovating).

3.  Find out what your local market looks like
The internet can be incredibly valuable in doing preparatory research.  Start with your agent – he or she can direct you to valuable resources and immediately start e-mailing you real estate listings that may interest you (or at least give you a better idea of what your needs and wants are).

4.  Find out what your true needs and wants are
Compose a needs/wants list that takes into consideration your local market conditions, your price range, and the advice of your real estate agent.

5.  Find your dream home!
Once you’re ready to act, you may be surprised by how quickly you can make a decision.  Armed with your pre-approval, a little market knowledge, and your needs/wants list, call your real estate agent, hit the pavement, and when you see ‘the house’, put in an offer. 

With the right team behind you, it really can be that easy!