Diana Buyer's Guide

THE BUYER'S GUIDE

DIANA NORIEGA 401.743.6679 WWW.WESTCOTTPROPERTIES.COM

ABOUT ME Diana Noriega is a bilingual real estate professional born and raised in Guatemala before moving to the states. In addition to her 5 years in the real estate industry, Diana has 12 years of experience as the owner and manager of Zara’s Jewelry Contractors LLC, where she collaborated with retail stores such as Macy’s, Bebe, and Guess and developed expertise in purchase agreements, leases, and market analysis. A licensed realtor since 2015, Diana specializes in finding that perfect fit for first-time homebuyers and is an invaluable resource in the Spanishspeaking community. She is proficient in market research, contract drafting, client analysis, and negotiation. Throughout her career, Diana has earned recognition from her loyal clients and colleagues for her honesty, acumen, and commitment to providing exceptional service.

10 STEPS OF THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS 1. Determine your budget 2. Select a skilled real estate agent 3. Obtain pre-approval 4. Search for your ideal property 5. Consult with your agent about values 6. Make a strong offer 7. Conduct a home inspection 8. Stay in touch with your lender 9. Attend closing 10. Move in!

FINANCING MISTAKES: WHAT NOT TO DO BEFORE CLOSING 1. Change jobs, become self-employed or quit an existing job 2. Buy a car or boat 3. Use credit cards in excess 4. Fall behind on bills 5. Use money set aside for closing 6. Omit debts or liabilities from loan application 7. Buy furniture on credit 8. Originate any inquiries into your credit 9. Change bank accounts 10. Co-sign a loan

5-STAR TESTIMONIAL

Excellent service and attention. Very good advice and most importantly, a sense of empathy. Diana was there for us all the way from the beginning - she listened to our requests and personal preferences on everything we evaluated and helped us make the best decision.

Thank you so much, Diana.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES LENDERS Cheryl Hodgdon | Northpointe Bank 401.749.2967 Nate Colwell | Movement Mortgage 401.413.3329 Anna Kaian | Best Financial Mortgage Services 401.490.3210

ATTORNEYS Michael J. Riley | Law Offices of Michael J. Riley 401.300.4000 John E. Shekarchi | Shekarchi Law Offices 401.722.3600 Glenn J. Andreoni | Law Offices of Glenn J Andreoni, Inc. 401.334.4770 Additional resources are available upon request.

RESOURCES To change your address with the United States Postal Service, please visit the link below:

Change of Address e-form

To view a comprehensive moving checklist provided by Zillow, please visit the link below:

Your Essential Moving Checklist

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OFFICE 559 Broadway Providence, RI 02909

PHONE

401.421.5300 (office) 401.743.6679 (cell)

EMAIL Dnoriega.westcott@gmail.com

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