Buying

Win the house without overpaying for it.

The discipline is knowing your ceiling before emotion arrives, and structuring an offer that reads as strong for reasons other than price. That is what I do for buyers, first-time or fifth-time.

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Bright renovated kitchen in a San Jose home

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Define the real budget

Not just the loan approval. The monthly number you are comfortable with, including taxes, insurance, any HOA, and the maintenance reserve nobody mentions. We start there and work back to a price range.

Get financing genuinely ready

A fully underwritten pre-approval, not a soft letter. On a competitive property that difference is worth more than a few thousand dollars of price. I can refer lenders who work in Spanish as well.

Tour with a filter

I will tell you what a house needs and roughly what that costs before you fall in love with it, and I will tell you when to walk. Location and layout are permanent; finishes are not.

Comparable analysis before every offer

What similar homes actually closed at, not what they listed at, plus what the disclosures and inspection reports change about the number. You go in with a ceiling you set calmly.

Structure, then present

Deposit, contingency timelines, close date, rent-back, appraisal terms — the levers that strengthen an offer without simply raising the price. I call the listing agent and find out what the seller actually cares about.

Escrow without surprises

Inspections booked early, disclosures read line by line, every deadline tracked. If something material shows up, you get options and a recommendation the same day.

First purchase

If this is your first house, ask me the question twice.

Escrow, contingencies, impounds, points, supplemental tax bills — none of it is obvious the first time, and none of it should be signed on a nod. I would rather spend an extra hour at the table than have you discover a term at closing.

We also look at down payment assistance and first-time buyer programs available in Santa Clara County, because eligibility rules change and most buyers assume they do not qualify when they might.

Si es su primera casa, podemos revisar cada paso en español, con calma y las veces que necesite.

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Common questions

Buyers ask me these first.

Should I wait for rates to drop?

Sometimes. Lower rates also bring back the buyers currently sitting out, which pushes prices up, so the monthly payment can land in the same place. We run your specific numbers both ways instead of guessing.

How much do I need for a down payment?

Less than most people assume, and the right answer depends on the payment you want and how long you plan to hold. I will connect you with lenders who model several scenarios rather than pushing one product.

Do I have to waive contingencies to compete?

Not always, and never blindly. Pre-reviewing disclosures and reports lets us shorten and de-risk a contingency, which captures most of the competitive benefit while keeping real protection. I will explain the exposure of each choice in dollars before you decide.

What does buyer representation cost me?

Buyer-side compensation is now negotiated and agreed in writing up front. I will walk you through the agreement — what is paid, by whom, and how it is handled in an offer — before you tour a single house.

¿Atiende en español?

Sí, todo el proceso. Y le explico cada documento antes de firmarlo.

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