Buying a Home in the Englewood, South Gulf Cove, Gulf Cove, Placida, Grove City and North Port Area

The process of buying a home can be both exciting and intimidating. Investing in real estate is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, so you want to be sure you make the right one.

What to Look for in an Englewood Area Real Estate Agent as a Homebuyer

When embarking on your home search, it’s important to have the right expert on your team. You need professional advice from someone who not only understands what you want and need in a home, but who is also familiar with the market in your desired area. 

You need a real estate expert who…

…has in-depth knowledge of the greater Englewood area.

A local resident since 1978, Katrina Towns grew up in Gulf Cove and later owned two homes of her own in neighboring South Gulf Cove. Thanks to her roots in the local community, she knows which neighborhoods to recommend based your lifestyle. Plus, if you share her love of boating and fishing, Katrina is also the right person to direct you to homes with easy access to local angling hotspots.

Katrina has also built relationships with several other local businesses. This means that she is able to recommend someone for just about any of your needs related to your home purchase – from lenders, to title companies, to pool maintenance services and more.

…has experience working with buyers like you.

Are you a first-time homebuyer? Are you retiring and looking for a second home in the Sunshine State? Or, are you an investor, on the hunt for real estate in a prime vacation area? Whatever your reasons for buying, and whether it’s your first home purchase or your fifth, Katrina has the experience and expertise you need to help you through each step of your real estate transaction.

…listens to want you want and need.

Searching for just the right home can be overwhelming, and Katrina is here to help take the hassle out of the search. She will sit down with you for an initial consultation, where she will listen carefully as you describe your lifestyle and the type of home and neighborhood you are looking for. You can also fill out this form to give Katrina some preliminary insights into the types of homes you are looking for.  Then, she will find and show you homes on the market that fit your needs, desires and budget. Why spend hours of your valuable time scrolling through countless listings online when you can have personalized listings delivered by someone who understands your real estate needs?

…provides attentive and personalized service.

The real estate market is often faced-paced, making quick response times and good communication crucial. Katrina will provide friendly, knowledgeable service when you need her – which means making every effort to answer your calls and return your emails promptly.

…anticipates potential curveballs – and knows how to handle them should they arise.

Buying a home is not always a sprint to the finish line. Unexpected circumstances can – and do – pop up along the way. As a licensed real estate broker with a background in banking and lending, Katrina has the education and experience not only to navigate common obstacles, but also to help you avoid some of these situations before they occur.

…is there for you from the initial search all the way through closing – and beyond.

The home buying process with Katrina as your real estate agent starts at pre-approval and continues until you are comfortably settled into your new home. Some real estate agent be there for the house hunt but won’t stick around through the closing. Don’t settle for the bare minimum when you can have the true professional service Katrina offers.

During your initial consultation, Katrina will make sure that you are pre-approved. With her 14 years of experience in the banking and lending industry, she will match you with just the right lender. Then, the home search will begin. Katrina will find listings and show you properties that fit your specifications and guide you on how to make an offer that the seller will accept.

Once your offer is accepted, she will remain by your side through the inspection and the closing process – even personally reviewing the closing documents to ensure that everything is in order. She will also inform you about closing costs and any fees you can expect so there are no surprises at closing.

After closing, Katrina will draw upon her experience as a long-time local resident to recommend other services providers for you – like pool maintenance, pest control, home watch – anything to help you make a smooth transition into your new home.

Let Katrina help you find your new home.

Please fill out the form below to give Katrina some initial information about want you’re looking for in your new home. She will review the information and contact you to set up a consultation.

Or, call now to talk to Katrina about your real estate needs:
941.270.0096Katrina M. Towns, PA is associated with Paradise Exclusive Inc.