Buying Your Home

What Every Buyer Should Know

If you're a native, you already know that Philadelphia is a great place to live for its diversity, exciting nightlife, shopping, culture, arts, and sporting events. So, whether you're looking to buy in a neighborhood that features historic and authentic row homes or high rise buildings and loft condos, the best place to start your search is the Multiple Listing System. Each neighborhood offers a unique atmosphere and we'll tell you all about each corner of the city whenever you're ready to buy.

If you are not a native, have you ever thought of living in Philadelphia?

Don't forget your utilities!

Pennsylvania Electric Company

Call PECO at 800-841-4141 to start, stop, or transfer service when you move into your new home. Electric bills do not follow the property like gas bills. If you own an all electric home, you may be entitled to a discounted bill. Contact PECO for more information about your electric bill.

Pennsylvania Gas Works

Call PGW at 215-235-1000 to start, stop, or transfer service. PGW is a leinable service which means if there is an unpaid gas bill, it will appear as a lein on the owner's propety. If you are a landlord, please check into PGW's Landlord Cooperation Program to avoid unwanted leins on your rental property. Contact PGW for more information about billing and services.

Quick video tips that make a big difference in the buying process.

Why hire us to represent you?

Simply put, we advocate for you. On top of helping you make informed decisions, we protect your position when you buy to ensure your assets are being well invested. It truly helps that our team is experienced in financial consulting, but our clients tell us that our success has to do with our aggressive approach to looking after their best interests. The slow economy created new challenges, but it did not stop us from consistently delivering results. We think it is our combined and diverse education coupled with our real life experience that sets up apart.

Knowledge of the market and understanding of the complexities involved in the home buying process is critical. As our client, you will have the opportunity to learn and get as involved in the process as you wish. Here are just some of the topics we'll cover with you at the very onset of your home buying effort:

The home buying process — what it entails from beginning to closing.
New home sales — how to be the first to get the scoop and the best deal from builders.
The difference between mortgage bankers and brokers — what critical questions to ask your prospective lender.
You found your dream property, now what? — how the deal is negotiated, and the importance of home inspections to ensure you're not going to end up with future problems.

Are you ready to get started? We hope you'll enjoy the convenience of our search homes system, and look forward to putting together a plan for you! Please contact us for help in buying your home.

If you are an investor looking for the perfect fixer-upper, make sure you visit our Philly Investor Hub!