While we are promising to take care of you “just like Mom & Dad”, we are not trying to be substitutes for your real family.  We know your family is very important and we fully respect and appreciate their input.

But…a couple of caveats…

If your family is planning to be part of your house buying decision making process, please bring them with you in the beginning.  Let them see some of the houses you reject, not just the house you decide to purchase.  Bring them into the process, so they can see what you see and how you’ve made your decision.   

If you only bring them to your favorite house and they don’t get to see the 6-8 houses you rejected – they will have no overall reference for how you made your choice. 

We’ve seen this many times where well-meaning family members rip apart what actually is the “best” house in the price range because they didn’t get a chance to compare it to other houses for sale. 

If you have an uncle, cousin, brother, or sister who has some knowledge of home construction and plans to give you advice – that’s okay.  Just remember, unless they are a licensed home inspector – their opinion only counts with you.  Have them look at the house before you make an offer.  If they don’t feel the house is solid and well constructed – you may want to move on to another house.  Once you make an offer, according to the terms of the written contract, your home inspection must be done by a professional, licensed home inspector. 

So, bring your family into the process – even cranky Uncle Pete.  We’ll treat everybody with respect and appreciate the fact that they are looking out for you.  Just like we are!