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"Our questions got straight answers."
My husband and I had visited New Mexico several times over the last two years, primarily Santa Fe and Taos. We were immediately struck by the beauty of this special place. We had several conversations about making a move and rather than take a stab in the dark, I called the realtor who had sold me my present home and asked if he knew of a realtor in Santa Fe. He got back to me with Susan Orth’s name. He had chatted with her, felt a connection and we exchanged e-mails, phone numbers, etc. Susan and I talked by email and personally; she set us up to receive new listings via email with our search criteria and the learning experience began. The website she has developed, the newsletter she sends out, and the daily new listings were a very important part of familiarizing ourselves with our desired destination. I feel this made her much more accessible to us since we were so far away. During this process, as we saw homes that we liked, we would email questions to her. She responded immediately via email, a method I certainly prefer when a great deal of information is exchanged. During two subsequent visits to Santa Fe, my husband and I worked with Susan alone and together, viewing roughly 15 houses. Our questions got straight answers, we felt great about the connection we were establishing with her. Within 6 months we had sold our home in Napa Valley, moved to a rental in Santa Fe and were ready to look anew. Timing is everything; the first day we spent looking with Susan we found “the one”. At this moment it was very important to me to be able to look at her and say “what do you think we should do”? Secure in my feelings about the home, I wanted an honest answer from her that I could deal with one way or the other. The home was being shown very actively; we had to move rapidly. And we did. She pursued the process and our offer was accepted! That was just the first step, now we needed her more than ever. Wells, septic, inspections, insurance and more; there were a myriad of items to take care of. Again, she was a consistent factor. Referrals for reliable inspectors, contractors and the like proved to be invaluable. Ongoing communication via email kept every conversation documented and able to be referred to as necessary. We have felt very solid about all steps of the buying process with Susan as our realtor. She would be my first choice for a partner in buying Real Estate in the Santa Fe Area.
Edelle Vartan Hamill and Farrell Hamill
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First Time Buyers >Too Many Experts
It can be difficult to make an informed homebuying decision when confronted by advice from too many "experts." If you have just found the house you want to buy, you are probably feeling completely thrilled and confused at the same time. You trust the agent who helped you and feel that the advice you received is solid. But you also want to get opinions about the house from your best friend, your parents, and your Uncle Chuck, who has an inactive real estate license.
If you get input from too many sources, you could find yourself even more confused than you already are. Your best friend can provide moral support, but might not know the market in your area. Your parents may go into shock because they feel that they got so much more house for their money 30 years ago--and it cost them a fraction of the price you are going to pay.
Even though Uncle Chuck passed the real estate exam, his insights won't be as relevant as those of a professional who is currently working the market. It's not that you shouldn't consult your family and friends--just don't go overboard. Rely on the advice of professionals you trust--a structural inspector, loan officer, and a good real estate agent, so that you can feel comfortable about having made an informed decision.
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What weighs 320 tons and is considered the largest single block building?
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Pyramid of Mycerinus (Third Pyramid) at El Gizeh, Egypt is the largest single block building and the world's oldest pyramid. |
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