First-Time Buyers
Pre-approval, inspection clauses, NJHMFA programs — translated into plain English. Or into Spanish, Italian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian if your family needs it. No question is too basic.
Live from Garden State MLS, centered on the six towns I work. Pan, zoom, filter — or text 973.767.8535 to schedule a showing.
Different buyer, different playbook. The right level of hand-holding, the right negotiation posture, the right pace.
Pre-approval, inspection clauses, NJHMFA programs — translated into plain English. Or into Spanish, Italian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian if your family needs it. No question is too basic.
You've done this before. Now you want sharper. Faster comp analysis, stronger negotiation posture, and Sotheby's network access to homes that haven't hit MLS yet. Whether you're moving up, downsizing, or relocating into NJ — BB delivers without the rookie pace.
Cash flow models. Cap rate context for each town. Multi-family + rental insights across northern NJ. BB has worked with landlords scaling portfolios — including the underwriting math, tenant-side considerations, and multi-property closings.
I list, show, and close in northern NJ — not from an office, from the corridor. Bloomingdale to Clifton and the towns between. Each one gets its own market guide.
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Buyer's agent compensation is typically negotiated as part of the transaction — historically paid by the seller, though post-2024 NAR settlement rules require explicit buyer-agent agreements. BB will discuss compensation structure transparently in the initial consultation. No surprise fees.
Conventional loans typically require 5–20% down. FHA loans allow as low as 3.5% with qualifying credit. First-time buyer programs in NJ (NJHMFA Down Payment Assistance) can cover up to $15,000 toward a down payment. BB will walk through the right loan path for your situation during the free consultation.
From first showing to closing day, the typical timeline is 45–60 days. Pre-approval takes 1–2 weeks. Active home search is usually 4–8 weeks depending on market and your criteria. Once an offer is accepted, attorney review and mortgage finalization runs another 30–45 days.
Yes. BB serves buyers relocating into northern NJ from across the U.S. and internationally. Sotheby's International Realty's global network also means she can refer you to vetted agents in your origin city for the sell side. Past clients have used this for NJ ↔ California, NJ ↔ Europe, and NJ ↔ South America moves.
Absolutely — first-time buyers are one of BB's primary segments. She'll explain pre-approval, inspection, closing costs, and every contract clause in plain English (or Spanish, Italian, Macedonian, Serbian, or Croatian). No question is too basic.
30 minutes on the phone or in the Towaco office. We'll talk through your goals, your timing, and whether BB is the right fit. Zero pressure to commit.
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