Market-based pricing expertise is as important for buyers as it is for sellers. Our job is to make sure you're not overpaying for your dream home.
Once pre-approved, we recommend that buyers get in touch early in the process. Our extensive network gives us exposure to off-market homes that won't appear on sites like Zillow or Redfin but may match your search criteria.
Throughout the process, we apply our pricing expertise and extensive local market knowledge to determine whether a home's asking price is fair market value. We work tirelessly to ensure you're buying the best possible home at the best possible price.
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The last thing you want to do is fall in love with a house you can't afford. Your first step should be to talk with a mortgage professional to see what you qualify for. If you need recommendations, get in touch and we can help.
With qualification letter in hand, now start your home search. This step is about setting realistic expectations for yourself.
We recommend you check out Zillow's new AI-powered semantic search on their mobile app, which allows you to search homes with specific attributes - for example, "Homes in Bend under $600k on at least 1/4 acre." So far, they're the only technology that allows buyers to do this.
Be careful, though, don't narrow too much, or you risk leaving out something that could be perfect with a little work.
We recommend you don't begin a serious search until you're prepared, both financially and emotionally, to make an offer when you find something that fits.
When you're ready, we can set you up with alerts in the MLS for your exact criteria, which will notify you instantly when a new match is found. We also often have access to off-market listings that aren't available on sites like Zillow.
We're Bend natives with more than 20 years' experience in this market.
We don't sell houses, we serve clients. 95% of our customers are referred to us by past clients.
For buyers in the Bend area, current market conditions offer some opportunities but also present certain challenges. On the positive side, the increase in active listings compared to last year means there are more options to choose from, which could potentially lead to finding a property that better suits your needs. However, it's important to keep in mind that the market appears to be more competitive, as indicated by the decrease in pending listings year over year.
Given these factors, as a buyer, it's crucial to be well-prepared and act quickly when you find a property you're interested in. Make sure you have your finances in order, get pre-approved for a mortgage, and work with a knowledgeable real estate agent who can help you navigate the local market. Additionally, be ready to make a strong offer and potentially compete with other buyers in this active market. By staying informed and acting decisively, you can increase your chances of finding and landing the right property.
In order to understand what's happening in the local market at any given time, it's essential to first get a grasp of seasonal market patterns, which provide the backdrop for a proper analysis.
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We had a great experience buying a home with Matt as our realtor. After unsuccessfully working through our list of 'top five homes' Matt said, "we really should visit this under-construction home". It turned out to be perfect. We made an offer the next day and had a signed agreement the day after. As we neared move in date, Matt worked tirelessly to keep everything on schedule; he worked effectively with the builder, the builder's agent and our bank to get us into the home. Now a year later we couldn't be happier with our perfect home.
After our initial meeting with Matt, circumstances made us wait to list our condo for several months. During that time Matt was patient, encouraging and always promptly available to answer our questions and give us advice. Once we were ready and listed it, his experience and well informed knowledge of the local market helped us sell the property quickly, in a slow market, for a higher than expected price. Matt is a good listener; he understood and validated our concerns while also gently informing us of things we were naive about, We never felt any pressure and the whole experience was pleasant and easy. We would highly recommend him as a realtor.
Our experience of having Matt Johnson as our realtor for selling our home was a very positive. He had the expertise to guide us in making important decisions regarding how best to have our house ready to show. During the discouraging times when we were getting a lot of viewings but no offers, he kept assuring us the the right buyer would come along at the right time and sure enough that is what happened! We appreciated the feedback he gave on those who viewed our home. It really helped us with decisions and actions that were needed to make our house more appealing! I would highly recommend Matt to anyone wanting to have a great experience selling their home.
The Johnson Group
541.480.2153
info@johnsongroupbend.com
RE/MAX Key Properties
42 NW Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR 97703
