For Buyers

Anyone can drive you around and take you through homes for sale. I think you deserve more. I'm full time and a lifelong area resident. I'm committed to finding you with the best property for your budget.

You will get access to the most current listings, some even before they are on the market, recommendations to competent lenders, service providers and trades if you need them, and you will be treated with dignity and respect no matter what price or area you are interested in.

Don't take my word for it, see what my clients say...

She was great and really helped us through our first home buying experience. Lisa is one of  those people that you feel really cares. She went the extra mile and made us feel comfortable about the huge purchase we were making. Anne and Mike Hamilton, Calumet Township

Lisa, thanks again for everything you've done for us in closing our first home purchase. I'm so glad I got a realtor who took the time and effort to make sure everything went smoothly. This first home purchase experience has been truly amazing and nearly flawless thank to you and your hard work and dedication. Jeff Tague, Chesterton

She couldn't have been any better unless she was purchasing the home for me. She was excellent and I had a great experience. Dionna Tuggle Hammond

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If you have questions, need recommendations or would like to make an appointment, please call me at 219-617-5884 or  email me. I will get back to you promptly.

My Committment to You:

1. Buyer Counseling Session. I will conduct a buyer counseling session to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan your property search.
2. Buyer Agency Alternatives. I will discuss agency alternatives for you and the sellers.
3. Buyer Representation Agreement. I will present and explain the representation agreement and the benefits it offers.
4. Buyer's Package. I will provide you with the pertinent information you will need during the buying process.
5. Financing Qualification. I will offer to arrange to have you pre-approved with our mortgage company.
6. Coldwell Banker Team Search. I will present your property search criteria to the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales team. Our goal is to present you with properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market.
7. Property Showing. I will show you properties that meet the criteria you have selected.
8. Property Evaluation. I will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future resale.
9. Property Disclosure. I will review with you all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and disclose all physical defects of the property that are known to us.
10. Review of Written Seller Disclosure. I will thoroughly review with you the seller's written disclosure statement to enable you to accept or specify the remedy for each fault disclosed.
11. Appraisal Contingency. I will explain to you the option of an appraisal contingency
12. Home Warranty. I will explain to you the option of a home warranty plan to reduce your risk of repair when purchasing a property.
13. Home Inspections. I will recommend that you obtain a professional home inspection.
14. Estimate of Funds Required. I will provide you with an approximate preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirement anticipated in the transaction.
15. Offer Preparation. I will prepare a written offer on the property you choose to purchase, with terms approved by you.
16. Home Inspection Remedies. I will work with you to request the seller remedy the items you specify
17. Negotiation Strategy I will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected.
18. Offer Presentation. I will present your purchase offer in the most favorable
light possible.
19. Walk-Through. I will accompany you on a thorough walk-through of the property (if one is provided for in the sales contract) before closing.
20. Closing The Sale. I will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement.
21. After-Sale Service. I will contact you after the closing to follow up on remaining details or service needs.
22. Service Satisfaction Survey. I will provide you with a confidential opportunity to give an evaluation of our services.