Even seasoned buyers can get caught up in the frenzy of buying a home, and first time buyers are often quite susceptible. That’s where you want a realtor who

1) knows the pitfalls &

2) is ethical enough to share them .

And the traps are:

1) allowing the curb appeal, fresh paint, and tidy appearance to take precedence over the spendy aspects of a house: roof, furnace, AC, electrical and plumbing systems, hot water heater.

2) over-riding the “must-haves” you initially wanted and considering a house that lacks these requirements. (Finding a home that take some time, and buyers can grow weary, hence potentially accepting something they won’t be happy with over time.)

3) falling prey to the “funny money” syndrome where buyers get used to talking in terms of thousands of dollars and end up spending more than they can comfortably afford.

If Jean thinks buyers might be succumbing to any of these traps, she alerts them instead of merely focusing on a quick sale.

She wants her buyers to be comfortable with their investment over time.

Count on Jean to look out for your long-term greater good.