Whether it's your first home, move-up home, or investment property, buying a home can be a complicated and stressful process. Our realtors are committed to making the home buying process as simple and stress-free as possible. From explaining the steps involved in buying a home to sharing our extensive knowledge of our neighborhoods, schools, and community amenities, to handing you the key to your new home, we have the answers you need.

Here's how our realtors can help you find the perfect place:

First look at our current listings and contact us for information on your houses of interest. We can schedule a tour of the home and make sure that’ll you’ll be the first to see the newest listing in your targeted areas that meet your unique criteria. We can notify you of any price or status changes for each property that interests you. 

Mortgage pre-approval. Knowing how much house you can afford is a huge advantage in your home search. Obtaining lender pre-approval helps you to narrow your search to homes that fit your budget and shows sellers that you are a serious, qualified buyer. Need recommendations for experienced, reputable lenders? Our realtors work with some of the best. Request a recommendation and our realtors will be sure to contact you with the best lenders for you. 

When it comes to selling your home in Brightwaters, NY, who you work with matters. At Island Beach Realty, our goal is the same as yours: to get your home sold as quickly as possible, for the highest price possible, with the least stress possible. 

Here's how our realtors will make sure your house is sold.

We'll advise you on professional selling tactics. Even small updates and repairs can help you sell your home for the highest price possible in the shortest time possible. Staging, minor improvements, or even a fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference. Request a complimentary consultation on preparing your home for sale.

We'll price it right. Pricing your home according to what it's really worth in today's market is a critical step in the selling process. Well-priced homes are likely to generate multiple offers and get you the most money at closing. That's why you'll want a professional assessment of your home's value that takes into account active listings and recent sales of similar homes in your area. 

We'll handle the details so you don't have to. As your listing specialists, it's our job to take care of the details associated with selling your home so you can focus on making the move to your new home. Our experienced team can take care of everything you need, from start to close and everything in between. Contact us today to learn more about listing your home for sale.

Clean! Dust on top of the fireplace mantle and fan blades, polish your appliances and faucets and give the windows a thorough washing. If you’ve already moved out or if you’re too busy to stay on top of things, consider hiring a cleaning service to stop by every couple of weeks.

Keep your decor simple. To help buyers imagine themselves in your space, get rid of any art or other décor that might turn off people with different tastes.

Make sure storage space is a huge selling point, and if your closets are stuffed to the brim, buyers will think you don’t have enough of it. Invest in some boxes, dividers, and other solutions that will help you make your stuff look more organized, and remove extra items you don’t need immediately (you can stow them away until you move)

As realtors, we think price and condition are the two most important factors in selling a home, even in a down market. The first step is to price your home correctly. Use comparative sales information from your agent, or pay for a professional appraiser (usually $200 to $300), to objectively evaluate your home's worth. Second, go through the house and repair any obvious cosmetic defects that could deter a buyer. In a down market, you may have to consider lowering your price and/or making a major repair, such as replacing the roof, in order to lure a buyer. 

Also, make sure that your home is getting the exposure it deserves through open houses, broker open houses, advertising, good signage, and a listing on the local multiple listing service or online listings provider. With your real estate agent or broker at Island Beach Realty, we will make sure all of these needs are met to give you the best advantage in the market. We are experienced in the Oregon area for years as real estate agents and will always put our best foot forward when working with you and your property. 

So you’ve found your dream home and placed an offer, but your offer to the seller was rejected and now you’re feeling down and lost. Luckily, Island Beach Realty is here to guide and help you. The first step we recommend is to revisit your offer. Is your offer loaded with contingencies or much lower than the asking price? If your offer meets any of the above criteria, don’t worry, everything in real estate is negotiable. We will work closely with you to go over your rejected offer and restructure it to make another offer. Unfortunately, sellers can be unpredictable and can reject even the best offer. If you’ve been rejected, please don’t take it personally. Our real estate team will help you find an even better home and will not stop working until you are completely satisfied. At Island Beach Realty, we put our clients first and our ultimate goal is to help you find and buy your dream home.