Home Sweet Homebuying
Navigating Homebuying
Think of me as your Guide on this home-buying expedition, guiding you with steadfast determination and strategic foresight, because every step we take together I have taken a thousand times. Having a Realtor who is also a Marine on this buying journey adds an unparalleled level of discipline, precision, and integrity to the process.
Discovery Interview
We start by diving deep into what makes your heart tick – from that cozy sunbeam spot for your morning coffee to a slick, savvy home office or entertainment room. We're talking about the vibe, the light, and the little things that say 'this is my place."
We will also begin your mortgage pre-approval process with your chosen lender. Then we will work together with your lender so that the process of the home search and your financial steps are coordinated to yur best benefit.
Personalized Search
We have access to an extensive array of information sources. We navigate MLS searches with the finesse of a seasoned investigator, identifying multiple versions of your dream home amidst a sea of listings. It's an art meticulously honed through years of unwavering dedication to the world of real estate.
When you identify properties that look interesting, we will run them through our information juggernaut to make sure they are safe choices.
Guided Personal Tours
We are your guide, navigator, companion, and even bodyguard in the real estate wilderness, decoding the sights and sounds of each street.
We will keep you informed of properties that are available in an "off-market" status, as well as the new properties coming onto the market. In this, we will be relentless in the pursuit of the property that will become the next "Center of Your Universe".
Designing an Offer
A standout offer starts with building a relationship. Once we understand the seller's needs, we will craft a compelling offer that makes us the most desired choice. Well thought-out offers need far fewer negotiations.
Suppose negotiation strategies are the best path for you. In that case, we have decades of experience and a particularly strong skillset with a foundation in human psychology during the process of transactions..
Professional House Inspection
Pretty simple philosophy: Never buy a property without an inspection. We only use the very best of the best inspectors who have been vetted and field-tested.
Negotiation
Honed from thousands of negotiations, our deep grasp of human psychology combined with a solid command of negotiation strategies and techniques have consistently proven to be the winning offer.
(Convenient) Contract To Close
Smooth Sailing
Our expert transaction coordinator steps in once we have a signed agreement and leads us from contract acceptance to closing. They meticulously manage every aspect, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process. By handling documentation, meeting critical deadlines, and ensuring compliance. They make this look easy (it's not). As a central point of communication, they efficiently coordinate with literally dozens of people, keeping the transaction on course. Their proactive problem-solving approach anticipates and addresses potential issues, leading to a seamless journey to closing.
Properties Sold
Amy S.
... He helped us find the home of our dreams and then some.....
Few people can come into your life and at once make you feel like you can trust them and that your dreams are now possible. Mark is that kind of person. As first-time homebuyers we were nervous and despite our best efforts to educate ourselves on the journey ahead still couldn’t help but feel like there were many twists and turns we were unaware of. Mark kindly and efficiently led us through this journey and did not let us misstep even once. He helped us find the home of our dreams and then some. He is definitely now our real estate guy for life.
Jen B.
If you are lucky enough to work with Mark...
With endless optimism and a solution/results based attitude you won’t find a better realtor than Mark Philion! We met Mark on a cold night in November 2022. The first words out of his mouth were, “Welcome to your new home!” You couldn’t help but be excited and enthused at the idea that this would be an amazing new beginning. We didn’t end up buying that home but it was the absolute best beginning to a home buying experience we could have ask for. Mark, with his wife and now partner, Janet helped us identify and view homes that best fit our needs despite it being a rough housing market, at the time. He was able to answer all our questions with certainty and when he didn’t know an answer he’d quickly get the information through his many resourceful connections. He even helped us find a lender. Early 2023 we moved into or new home. Mark was there right through the final walkthrough and closing; despite the fact he was recovering from knee surgery. Is hard to imagine anything preventing Mark from fulfilling his career commitment of helping people find their much loved new homes. If you’re lucky enough, as we were, to have your first contact around home purchasing be from Mark Philion you are going to have a great experience!
Dustin D.
... He is very friendly, honest, relatable, and professional....
Mark has been a pleasure to work with as my wife and I searched for our new home. He is very friendly, honest, relatable, and professional. At first my wife and I were a little scattered on what type of house we were looking for, but Mark was able to work with us to narrow down what our top priorities were in a new home, and with his help we quickly found our home. During the search process he was able to quickly get a feel for our likes and dislikes and would not hesitate to provide honest advice and guidance on the homes he showed us. It’s been a real treat and a fun experience working with Mark. He truly puts his clients first, and its fun seeing how passionate he is about his work. I would recommend it to all my family and friends. Thank you, Mark!