I am Carrie Fraser, your local real estate expert, and I am here to help YOU get to the sold
Helping people is my passion. Before HGTV was even a “thing,” I dreamed of building a legacy through real estate and getting to help others in the process.
From personal homes to investment properties, taking the stress out of the real estate process is my goal I feel blessed to work with amazing clients who become friends and a strong part of my referral network
I look forward to getting you to the sold and walking with you on this part of your journey
HOME BUYER’S
Note: This is only a high level overview of a buy-side process I am here to guide you along every step to the sold
2 1 F I N D A G E N T F I N A N C I A L S
Match with an agent that you feel comfortable with
Get your finances in order, get a credit check, and get preapproved for a mortgage
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Begin your search! Look online and in classifieds
Arrange for a professional appraiser to visit the home and determine a value
Make your offer for the home and prepare to negotiate A P P R A I S A L
Arrange for a professional home inspector to vist the home
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HONESTY & TRANSPARENCY
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GOAL FOR MOVE IN DATE
updated cabinets
breakfast nook
updated appliances
BATHROOMS
bathtub
walk in shower
double vanity
updated cabinets
breakfast nook
updated appliances
master suite on first floor
breakfast nook
playroom / bonus room
BACKYARD
privacy pool fenced in yard
shed/ extra storage
hot tub fire pit
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
hardwood floors
fireplace
build in shelving
mud room
high ceilings (9-10ft)
outdoor entertainment space
GET READY! MOVING
checklist
2 MONTHS OUT
sort cabinets, closets and drawers
throw away all expired items from bathrooms
donate any unwanted items
reserve a moving company, truck or portable container
1 MONTH OUT
purchase boxes, tape and other packing necessities
contact current services to move or cancel
contact services in new area to set up
start packing times that are not frequently used
2 WEEKS OUT
complete any necessary repairs
create an inventory of boxes and items
contact your postal office for change of address
assemble all necessary documents for the new owner
1 WEEK OUT
pack all of the remaining items
deep clean all the appliances (refrigerator, freezer, oven)
arrange for childcare/petcare during the moving
MOVING DAY
look through all the cabinets, drawers, closets to make sure you are not leaving anything behind
do a final walk-through of each room
instruct the movers with any special request
make sure you have a cash or checkbook with you to pay the movers
REAL ESTATE terms
PRE-APPROVAL
A pre-approval is the first step to obtaining a mortgage to purchase your home The banker will perform an analysis on your income, debt, and credit-worthiness You will need one in order to be ready to put an offer on a house
OFFER
An offer is a preliminary agreement to purchase a home, and is set between a buyer and a seller.
CONTINGENCY
A contingency related to a property is when the preliminary offer is accepted, pending certain conditions set out by the seller.
CLOSING COST
The closing cost is the amount that is paid, in addition to the sale price This can include: taxes, insurance and lender expenses
GOOD FAITH MONEY
Good faith money is the balance of funds that are set aside into a trust or an escrow account to show the buyer is serious about the purchase.
TITLE SEARCH
A title search will confirm that the property that is being sold in fact belongs to the seller
APPRAISAL
An appraisal is the value that is assigned to the real estate asset based on an assessment of the asset, neighborhood, market condition, and more
HOME INSPECTION
A home inspection is an official review of the real estate asset's current condition. They will help to determine if there is any work needed to be done to the property to bring it to normal working order
DISCLOSURES
The disclosures related to a property will include everything that the sellers know about the property, including any areas that need repairs
CLOSING
The closing part of the real estate sale is when the money and keys are exchanged.
FROM PEOPLE LIKE You
My goal is to exceed your expectations and earn your referral to your friends and family.
5-STAR CLIENT REVIEWS
"My wife and I have bought two houses in the past twenty years Each time we interviewed two realtors Each time one of them had a spark, an excitement, a belief in how great our house was and that someone would be willing to pay top dollar for it Carrie's belief in our house and our Buck Lake neighborhood is unmatched Her passion, attention to detail, research of the current market trends and planning was masterful You will not meet another realtor that is willing to do whatever it takes for you and your family to reach your goals and chase your dreams!”
“After a few tumultuous years, my family needed a place to call HOME Our realtor Carrie was nothing short of a miracle worker From the very first conversation, she showed genuine care and understanding of our situation She was dedicated, patient, and expertly helped us in every step of the process She listened to our wants and needs, provided invaluable advice, and went above and beyond to find us the perfect home for our family Thanks to her unwavering support and professionalism, we now have a beautiful place where we can start anew and create lasting memories. We are forever grateful for Carrie's help and highly recommend her services to anyone in search of home
“We can not say enough about Carrie English is a second language for my wife and she is new to real estate transactions, Carrie was so patient in explaining every step of the process to make her feel comfortable with the whole process She gave us great advice in the selling process. We will definitely be calling her again when the need arises.”
“Best realtor around. She is knowledgeable, helpful, and an extremely hard worker. She made the home buying purchase stress-free as after our offer was accepted, she took care of the rest If you are looking to do a real estate transaction, you need Carrie on your side!”
“Carrie was so helpful and knowledgeable She was always there for me when I had questions or to calm my brain when I was stressed about the process As a first time home buyer...I definitely needed a lot of hand holding and reassurance...Carrie was there for me every step of the way. ”
WE MET CARRIE BY CHANCE WHILE VIEWING AN OPEN HOUSE WHEN WE FIRST STARTED LOOKING. AFTER TALKING WITH HER, WE BOTH FELT COMFORTABLE HAVING HER AS OUR AGENT. WE NEVER REGRETTED THE DECISION. CARRIE DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB FOR US. THERE WERE A FEW HICCUPS GETTING TO THE CLOSING BUT CARRIE GAVE US EXCELLENT ADVICE AND SUCCESSFULLY GUIDED US THROUGH THE CLOSING PROCESS. VERY SATISFIED WITH HER LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
