Buyers

Buyer Basics and the Process

Back in the day, a buyer used to be totally dependent on agents or the newspaper to provide them with information on available lots.  Either way, it required a phone call and subsequent sales pitch.  Then once you found the one, there was little information to guide you on to determine what you should pay.  Now there is tons of information at your fingertips; newspapers are rapidly becoming a thing of the past when looking for a lot.  It's all about the Internet now.

With that in mind, I work in combination with buyers.  I search, buyers search and together we begin the process of narrowing down their market and identify those properties that warrant a closer look.  I encourage buyers to look on their own because I think the decision to buy is based on much more than the property itself.  It's that feeling you get when you know when something is right.  Decisions like this are best made without any additional pressure.  I provide all the necessary maps, directions, etc to ensure you find the property.  If you are more comfortable having an agent, I am always happy to show you the property.

Once a property identified as the right one, we answer all the necessary questions and determine what the price should be based on both recent sold comps and how much you are willing to pay for the land.  No pressure, no closing statements, because you will know when it is the right property.  I work on the necessary details and leave all the emotion to you.

Buyer Survey

Often when somebody begins the search for a lakeshore lot, they have several ideas in mind of what makes the perfect property: level elevation, wooded with mature pine trees, sand shoreline, large lake, western exposure all within a couple hours of home.  What is more helpful sometimes, are the subtle factors that go into the decision making process.  If you are looking for lakeshore and want a little help with the process, please take a minute and fill out a survey.  It helps me understand and clarify your situation.

Questions that need to be answered prior to purchasing a lot

• What is the lake classification?
• Does the lot conform to current zoning regulations and if not, can you receive the necessary variances?
• Does the land have recorded covenants?
• Are there any peculiarities to the lake that would affect the price of the property?
• What kind of septic will you need?
• What changes can be made to the property?
• Is there anything in the works, formally presented or otherwise, that would cause you to change your mind about the lake?
• How will you finance the land?

Browse Online

Available to you is a tremendous amount of market information through Lakehomes.com.  There are several Multiple Listing Services in MN and Western WI.  Follow the link below to see lots listed by Lakehomes.com Realty agents or ti access a full MLS search.  Feel free to browse any time, any place.  You are no longer at the mercy of an agent to pass properties along to you.  You can be proactive and find properties that interest you.  It is not uncommon for people to ask me to research listings they found.  You have the freedom to look minus an agent, just send me the listing numbers and I will track down all the information you need to know about the property.