Jennifer KirkWindermere Bellevue Commons

425.505.0038

jenniferkirk@windermere.com

www.JenniferKirkRealEstate.com

Buyer Presentation

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Why Windermere?

Our Company

• Established in 1972

• 300+ offices and 7,000+ agents throughout Western U.S. and Mexico

• Locally owned and operated

• Neighborhood knowledge and market expertise

• Serving all areas and property types

Benefit: Full-service firm to ensure a successful real estate experience

Windermere Standards of Practice

• Embodies our commitment to the highest standard of service to clients

• Practical standards for the conduct of business

Benefit: You can be assured of a premium level of service, integrity and ethics when buying or selling your home through Windermere

Extended Family

A Windermere office just down the street

• 300+ offices

• 7,000+ agents

Benefit: Our extended family culture encourages in-house referrals

Benefit: You are able to access qualified Windermere agents that come from same region

Benefit: You can stop by any Windermere office to receive support to facilitate your transaction

Commitment to the Community

The Windermere Foundation

• Established in 1989 and has raised more than $24 million

• A portion of every sales commission goes to the Foundation

• Provides assistance to non-profit agencies in areas we serve

Benefit: Building a future for homeless and low-income families in our community

Community Service Day

• Since 1984, we have dedicated a day of work to neighborhood improvement projects

• Giving back to communities where we live/work

Benefit: Improving our neighborhoods gives us all a better place to call home

How I Help You Buy Your Home

In addition, I will:

• Explain real estate contracts and documents, refer you to a reputable lender and determine which homes fit your needs

• Arrange tours of homes, give you detailed information and determine their market value

• Assist you in writing and negotiating your offer, accompany you to the inspection and work with the escrow company to ensure all is in order

Benefit: Have peace of mind that all details will be handled by a skilled negotiator

Helping you find and purchase a home is only one facet of my job.

FinancingHow much house can you afford?

I can help you locate a lender who will assist in finding financing that best meets your needs

Steps to consider

• Check your credit report

• Check your credit score

• Down payment

• Get a preapproval letter from a lender

Benefit: Determining how much you can afford before you begin your home search will save you valuable time

Identifying Your PrioritiesHere are some things to consider:

Motivation

• Reason for move

• When do you want to move in and is that date flexible

• Where do you work (location) and when is the best time to look at homes

Housing Information

• What’s most important to you in a home

• Preference of schools, neighborhood, lifestyle factors, hobbies and interests

• What style of home do you prefer

Benefit: By answering these questions, I can narrow down your home search to help you find the home you want, sooner

Find Your Home on

Windermere.comWhether you’re just dreaming or ready to make a move, start your search on Windermere.com.

Windermere.com has:

• Online collaboration with your Windermere agent

• On average 1 million monthly visits

• On average 500,000 property listings

• Information about every MLS listing available in your area

• Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer

• A “save your favorite” feature

• RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria

• Open House search

• Featured “Showcase” and “Premier” homes on homepage

Benefit: Find detailed information and photos, use the mortgage calculator, better understand the buying process, and find a Windermere office or agent to work with, all on Windermere.com

Office Websites

Another way to find the home of your dreams is to browse through the featured “Showcase” homes on our office website.

Our office website has:

•Online collaboration with me when you create a myWindermere account

•On average 500,000 property listings

•Information about every MLS listing available in your area

•Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer

•A “save your favorite” feature

•RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria

•Open House search

•Our office’s featured “Showcase” homes on homepage

•Share tools for email and social media

•Find a list of the agents in our office

Benefit: Find the office’s featured “Showcase” homes quickly and collaborate online with me to find your new home

My Agent WebsitemyWindermere.com

When you visit my website, the most current real estate listing information available is within your reach.

• Sign up for your own myWindermere.com account

• Create multiple saved searches and favorite listings

• Receive automatic emails

• Collaborate with me directly on the site

My website also offers:

• Information about every MLS listing available in your area

• Easy around-the-clock access to my featured listings

• Buying and selling tips

• My contact information and professional profile

• The Windermere blog and Windermere Foundation blog

Benefit: Work with me directly through my website to find the home of your dreams

Buyer’s Terms

Below are common terms you will need to know when purchasing your home:

• Loan amount

• Down payment

• Points

• Appraisal fee

• Credit report fee

• Title insurance fee

• Escrow fee

• Closing costs

• Prepaid interest

• PITI (principal, interest, taxes, insurance)

• Principal and interest

• Total cash required

• Private mortgage insurance (PMI)

Benefit: Searching for and purchasing a home can be an overwhelming process

I am here to explain all the terms and help you with the buying process

Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s a list of some frequently asked questions:

• What if I need to sell my home before I buy a new one?

• How does my offer get presented to the seller?

• What happens if I offer less than the asking price?

• Does it cost me money to make an offer?

• Where does my earnest money go?

• Can I lose my earnest money?

• Is that all the money that’s involved?

Benefit: I am here to give you the answers you need to make informed decisions about your home purchase

Why use me?

About meA Northwest native, I spent my younger years in downtown Bellevueand relocated to the Lower Snoqualmie Valley at the end of grade school.At that time, Duvall was still a tiny farming town. Oh, how time just continues to tick away. Raised in a family with 8 siblings (yes, 8!), I love people and understand the importance of a home and all that it represents. I work very well under pressure and remain focused in the midst of chaos. Great skills that stemmed from my early years!

Residing in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley for the past 12 years, I enjoy time with my two sons and the rest of our extended family. I love to entertain and enjoy both yoga and meditation. Camping and hiking are at the top of my list, as is finding any opportunity to connect with others.

I began my Real Estate career with Windermere Real Estate and am honored to be a part of their team. Having grown up in a construction family and spending years managing a building inspection company, I see aspects of a home that many people miss. My connection to contractors, inspectors and appraisers is invaluable and my knowledge as to the needs of a particular property is highly regarded.

As an active member of my community, I share deep connections with others and a love for this beautiful place in which we live. I'm not a surface agent. I build strong, lasting relationships with my clients and enjoy connecting with them on a more personal level.

What others say about me?

Testimonials

"Jennifer was everything that you could want and more in a real estate agent.She made the process of selling our home go so smoothly by coordinating bidswith several contractors for us, being reliable and dependable, and communicatingwith us every step of the way. Jennifer is not only a great real estate she is a great person and that shows in the work she does. Our home sold within five days of being on the market and for more than the asking price. Jennifer worked hard to help it close within the 30 day deadline that we needed it to. We appreciated all of her hard work and we know you will too!“ - Christie and Ben W.

“Jennifer was fantastic in creating the perfect environment for our home search! She educated, guided, kept the process moving and made us laugh along the way. We are happy to refer all of our family and friends to her!” - Jason & Emily P.

“Having Jennifer as part of my selling process has been extremely helpful and calming. The decision to short sell was a difficult one and she's done an exceptional job of keeping the process forward-moving at all times. We've built a strong bond over time, which is exactly what I needed through this life change.” - Tim M.

“Jennifer was an amazing Buyer's Agent! What we expected to be a really stressful chapter turned into outings that we actually looked forward to. She listened to our needs, guided us back on track when we were losing our vision and helped us be realistic about our home search. Whether we viewed a promising home or not, our time with her was never wasted. She is a wealth of information and an agent with great personality!” - Hannah & Mark S.