Wondering if now is the perfect time for you to invest in your Outer Banks dream home?  My exclusive step-by-step guide will walk you through the process from initial contact to closing day.  Here is a preview of the guide's contents--click here for a printable version that you can refer back to anytime! I'd love to help you on this journey - contact me and let me know how I can help!

Dream...or Reality?

Picture this: you're swaying in a hammock at your Outer Banks vacation rental, with a light breeze cooling your sun-kissed skin as you watch your children frolic in the surf, when you come to the startling realization that today is your last day of vacation.

A feeling of dread steals over you as you envision crossing the bridge tomorrow to head home. What if you didn't have to leave, but could stay in your own Outer Banks beach home as much as you wanted?

Can you make this fantastic daydream into a reality? Let's find out!

So...Where do WE Start?

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part...owning property on the Outer Banks can be a great opportunity, you just have to know where to begin!  The key is taking it one step at a time. This guide is designed to help you do just that--here are a few considerations.

How will You Use this Property?

Whether you will plan to move to the beach full-time, purchase a second home for your friends and family to enjoy, or invest in an income-producing rental machine, this guide's for you!

Choosing a Lender and the Pre-Qualification Process

It is imperative that you engage a LOCAL lender as early in the process as possible.

Why choose a local lender? And why engage with them BEFORE finding your dream home?  Let’s discuss in more detail!

Finding a REALTOR® you can Trust

Teaming up with the right REALTOR early on will make the process smoother, saving you time and making for a more pleasant buying experience.  While I hope you'll choose me and my team to represent you in your transaction, there's no "one-size-fits-all" agent.  Read on for the top criteria for choosing the right REALTOR for you.  

Refining your Search Criteria

Knowing the "who, what, why, where, when, and how" will help guide you in the right direction:

Let the Fun Begin:  Let's See Some Property!

Click here to read on for some strategies for selecting which properties to view.  

Ready to Make an Offer? 

Working with me ensures that you will have solid research and data behind the offer price and terms that you feel comfortable with.  Here's a breakdown of everything you’ll need to think about when making an offer.

The Art of Negotiation

Once your offer is presented, there is often negotiation: it's typical to negotiate counteroffers verbally and then commit the final terms in writing.  You'll learn all about the negotiation process in the guide!

We Did It!  We're Under Contract!  

Congratulations, you're under contract!  Let's discuss how my team and I will make the path from contract to closing as smooth as possible!

Applying for a Mortgage (aka a Test of Patience, or "Hurry up and Wait")

You'll find a step-by-step process for securing financing for your dream home in my exclusive buyer's guide, as well as some strategies for making the process as pain-free as possible.  

Protecting your Investment with Insurance

What types of insurance might I need?  What do all the flood zone ratings mean?  What's an elevation certificate, and why might I need one?  We'll point you in the right direction in the full report.  

Rental Income & Property Management

Planning to place your new vacation home in a rental program?  Here is some important information to consider.


What about Closing Costs?

One thing you can just about be sure of in a real estate transaction:  both sides will incur closing costs.  In the buyer's guide, we'll discuss which fees you can expect to see on your closing statement and their approximate costs.  

It's the Big Day...CLOSING DAY!

Do you envision a real estate closing taking place in the boardroom of a law office, with all parties seated at a table, pens poised in hands, surrounded by leather-bound books?  Those days are long gone.  More often than not, real estate closings are done from afar, with both parties participating in what's called a "mail-away" closing.  I'll outline all the steps in my guide!

Ready to make your dreams of owning property on the Outer Banks a reality?  Contact me to get started on a customized search today.