Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make, and having the right agent by your side makes all the difference. With years of experience helping buyers find their perfect homes, Katie Burke combines market expertise, negotiation skills, and personalized service to make your home buying experience smooth, successful, and enjoyable. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, Katie is committed to helping you find the home that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Extensive Market Expertise Katie's deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, market trends, and property values ensures you'll make informed decisions throughout your home search. She knows which areas are up-and-coming, where the best schools are located, and which communities match your lifestyle preferences. Access to Exclusive Listings Through her extensive network and industry connections, Katie often knows about properties before they hit the market. This insider access gives you a competitive edge in finding your ideal home and making strong offers before the competition even knows it's available. Strong Negotiation Skills Katie's proven negotiation expertise has saved her clients thousands of dollars. She knows how to craft compelling offers, navigate multiple-offer situations, and negotiate repairs and closing costs to protect your interests and get you the best possible deal. White-Glove Service Your needs are unique, and Katie treats them that way. She takes the time to understand your must-haves, deal-breakers, and long-term goals. You'll never feel rushed or pressured—Katie is dedicated to finding the right home for you, not just any home.
Katie begins with a comprehensive conversation about your needs, preferences, budget, and timeline. She'll discuss neighborhoods, home styles, amenities, and any questions you have about the buying process. This is your opportunity to share your vision, and Katie will create a customized home search strategy.
Before you start looking at homes, Katie will connect you with trusted mortgage professionals who can help you get pre-approved. Understanding your budget and financing options upfront ensures you're shopping confidently and can act quickly when you find the right property.
Katie doesn't waste your time showing you properties that don't fit your criteria. She carefully curates a selection of homes that match your needs and arranges showings at your convenience. She'll point out features you might miss and provide honest insights about each property.
When you find a home you love, Katie conducts a thorough comparative market analysis to determine fair market value. She'll develop a strategic offer that's competitive yet protects your interests, and she'll advise you on contingencies, timelines, and terms.
Katie presents your offer and negotiates on your behalf to get you the best possible price and terms. She handles counteroffers, inspection negotiations, and any issues that arise with professionalism and expertise.
Katie coordinates home inspections and reviews the results with you, explaining any concerns and negotiating repairs or credits when needed. She ensures you have all the information necessary to make confident decisions.
Katie manages all the details leading up to closing, coordinating with lenders, title companies, inspectors, and sellers to ensure everything stays on track. She'll be with you at closing to answer questions and celebrate this exciting milestone.