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Shopping for a Home

Shopping for a Home

If you’re like most buyers, you probably want to just get out there and start looking at homes, right!? (And, of course we will!)

But before I begin unlocking doors and showing you homes, you’ll need to obtain your lender pre-qualification, or if you’re planning on making a cash purchase, obtain a letter of credit, bank statement or source of funds letter from your bank or asset manager. Once those documents are in order, we can begin the process of viewing homes in person.

If you’re in the early stages of shopping for a home and not sure if the Green Valley area is right for you, I recommend taking some time to explore the community, talk to the locals, and get a feel for the neighborhoods that best fit your preferences, lifestyle, and budget. If you have a preferred neighborhood, you can search available listings here.

Buyer’s Consultation

When you’re ready to begin shopping for a home, we’ll begin with a client meeting, either at my office, via telephone or Zoom, to discuss the home buying process and so I can understand your criteria in selecting a new home. If you’ve been looking at homes online, bring some listings or addresses with you so I can get better sense of the types of homes and features you’re looking for. We’ll also discuss contingencies: Do you need to sell another home first? Is your other home on the market or under contract?

Be sure to bring your pre-qualification (or source of funds documentation), or ask your lender to email that to me in advance of our meeting. If you haven’t yet spoken to a lender, I can provide you some referrals who will get you pre-qualified before we begin house hunting. This initial meeting will ensure we don’t spend time looking at homes that don’t meet your needs or fit within your budget.

Searching for Homes

One of the benefits to working with a Buyer’s Agent is the convenience of working with one agent who learns your needs and criteria, and who is focused on sifting through the listings to find the right neighborhoods and properties for you. When you contact listing agents directly, their goal is to sell you that one specific house, and will be representing the seller’s interests — not yours.

Our home search will include private showings, and an overview of the neighborhood, its HOA fees and amenities, and proximity to shopping, healthcare and recreational facilities. Once you’ve found a home and are ready to make an offer, I’ll assist you in structuring an effective offer based on property and market conditions.

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"Russ made us feel comfortable right away. So very patient and if we called with a question, he answered it and put me at ease. What an absolute wonderful guy. Worked super hard at getting closing complete while we were here. Love, love, love the man. Will not use anyone else. "
- K.S., Grand Rapids MN
"Russ was a pleasure to work with. Being we’re in Seattle and buying in Green Valley, Arizona, Russ made the process very easy and comfortable. The transaction, with the help of Russ, went smoothly and without any hitches. He was quick to respond with any concerns or questions. I would recommend him for your real estate needs without hesitation. Having first hand knowledge of Green Valley was a bonus for us."
- B.E., Green Valley, AZ
"My husband and I are honored to recommend Russ Fortuno as the most efficient and professional real estate professional we have had. We feel very blessed to have found Russ while we were still in North Carolina. We planned to relocate to Green Valley, AZ and were interested in establishing a rapport and receiving listings prior to moving cross-country. By the time we arrived Russ pretty much knew what we were looking for. Even though the inventory was not terribly plentiful at the time we found our home the very first day we went looking!!! In addition to helping us find the perfect home, Russ was wonderful to refer us to local contractors and professionals in our area. He is a wealth of information and took the time to answer any questions we had. We also felt the step-by-step timeline Russ includes in his service was very helpful."
- M.P., Green Valley, AZ
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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and year-round Green Valley resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Tierra Antigua Realty

18745 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Ste. A105
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 333-0446
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