I bet you're here with two thoughts:

#1 - Can Keough truly understand my needs for finding a perfect home for my family and me?

and/or

#2 - Will I be taken care of the best/have the best experience with Keough over another realtor team?

The answer to both of these questions is simple. YES. More than any realtor team in the city, we want to understand YOU.

When Kris was asked why he's in the business, he simply responded, "Because I know the ins and outs of finding a new home and because I understand how important the decision is. I've helped hundreds of buyers get matched to their perfect home. It feels right."

Rather than dictating the home-finding process, we let the customer drive. This is the largest purchase of your life! With over 25 years of experience
we'd like to ensure we make this experience great for you. And why wouldn't it be? We're in the business of making people happy.

Read a little about us here, or stay on this page to get assistance into the Home Buying Process.

Purchasing a Home

When purchasing a home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.

While at your side each step of the way, we will make the process of purchasing a home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own.

• We help prepare you so that sellers perceive you as a preferred buyer.
• We help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications.
• We help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.
• We are always familiar with the current homes on the market
• We know neighborhood values well, so we can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.

The Home Finding Process

Now you're ready to find your home. There are multiple items to consider when working with an agent. Keough & Colleagues will be sure to:

* Discuss the various types of agency relationships, especially "Limited Joint Representation". View the "Acknowledgment of Joint Limited Representation" form HERE
* Determine what your "needs" and "wants" are, including areas, price range, style and other requirements, and provide details about different neighborhood benefits.
* Work together to help you get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified for a mortgage.
* Review the offer writing process, explain the various terms and conditions and talk about how to write the best possible offer.
* Search the MLS database, internet listings of the private sales, and other sources on a daily basis to ensure you are getting information on all properties that meet your criteria.
* Arrange to show you all properties that you want to see on a timely basis. In this "HOT" market, we must act very quickly or lose out on a potential purchase.
* Obtain information about the property you want to buy and provide consultation and recommendations for the written offer to purchase, with terms and conditions best suited to your needs.
* Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best possible price, terms, and conditions.
* Provide step by step guidance through to possession date, including helping you to satisfy any conditions, and provide source information for all other related services and costs involved.

A few places to start the search for your home:

* In a real estate magazine, newspaper or via internet sites like mls.ca
* Another agent's "FOR SALE" sign or at another agent's "OPEN HOUSE"
* Another agent's "Exclusive" sale ad or sign
* From a friend, co-worker or relative by word of mouth
* A Builder's show home, condo display suite or other new constuction
* A "For Sale By Owner" or "Comfree" sign or ad

We provide an in-depth buyer brochure that can help you even further. Submit a question or contact us to get it here.