To help you with the home-buying process, here are just a few simple steps to help you on the way to fulfilling the American Dream of home ownership.

1. Establish the type of financing you'll need before beginning your new home search. Jackie will be happy to assist you with this. Visit the Financing page to start the pre-approval process using a professional mortgage lender before shopping for your new home. Here are some tools to help you with the process:

• See how much home you can afford using a home affordability calculator.
• Compare the advantages and considerations of owning a home verses renting one using a buy vs. rent comparison chart and calculator.
• Understand your rights as a homebuyer.

2. Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database to find homes of interest in your price range.

3. Contact Jackie for insight into the local real estate market, and to set up appointments to view properties.

4. Select the right property and allow Jackie to guide you through the complex contract and negotiation process.

Allow Jackie to relieve the stress of selling your home. Here is some of what Jackie offers home sellers:

• Low Commission!
• Advice to sellers on the best and easiest way to show their home
• Frequent contact with sellers, and prompt feedback on showings
• Yard Sign with flyer box
• Open House – “The Great Emerald Coast Open House”
• Email notification to all buyers searching for this type of property
• Email notification to other realtors in same geographic area
• Realtor Tour (if available)
• Online presence through Internet advertising:
  • Emerald Coast Homes Online
  • Realtor.com –“Enhanced listing using Virtual Tour”
  • Bluewaterbayhomes.com
  • Numerous other real estate websites such as Zillow that feed from our MLS
• Prompt Entry into the Multiple Listing System
  • Multiple interior and exterior photos – professional photography and Virtual Tour
  • Comprehensive and accurate information
  • Easy to understand directions and showing instructions
• SUPRA Lockbox for restricted REALTOR access
• Guidance through the complex negotiation and contract process
• Coordination of all inspections including appraisal, termite and home inspections
• Close monitoring of the transaction to ensure a smooth closing