For Buyers
Buying a home in the Cleveland area is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensure that your new home and community meets your needs. I provide the education, service and resources necessary to simplify the house hunting process and to ensure a timely move into your new home. My services and experience range from financing options to helping you find the home that best suits you.
"Diana displayed a high level of professional ability and an exceptional level of personal caring in helping us to find our home." - Jerome
"(Her) availability, advice, follow through and team were outstanding. Diana really listened and understood our needs." - Regina and Jack
My areas of expertise include:
- First Time Buyer
- Investment Properties
- Luxury Homes & Estates
- Relocation
- Seniors
I recommend you use the Home Buyer Scouting Report below to search for your dream home, just click on the button. For you convenience, this service will provide automatic e-mails for homes that meet your criteria as soon as they come on the market. For more information about these homes and to veiw them call Diana Ford. My team and I pride ourselves on repeat business and we hope you'll come to understand why.
How We Can Help
Before You Start Looking
Closing Costs
- Assure that you see all the properties that meet your criteria.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to tour, to getting the best financing.
- Make sure you pay a fair value for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
Find out how much your closing costs could be.
