I Think I'm Ready. What Is the Very First Call I Make?

Call an agent, or a lender, and just ask. The first conversation is only a conversation. You won't be asked to sign anything, and you don't have to know the answers.

I'm a Home Buying Realtor in Milwaukee, WI. If you typed "Realtor near me" into Google in Milwaukee, you're probably wondering what the first call is like. Here's what happens when you call me.

You don't need a pre-approval, a down payment, or a list. Many people call me feeling overwhelmed, with lots of questions and no plan. That's a good time to call.

We start with what you want in a home and where you'd like to live. I'll ask how many bedrooms and baths you need, whether you want a garage, and what matters most to you.

I'll also tell you that your price range usually decides where you can look. That's about the numbers, nothing else. It helps us know which homes to look at, and which to skip.

• What the buying process looks like, step by step
• What to do first, whether that's talking to a lender or getting your finances in order
• What I need from you, and what I'll handle

I explain every step, and I'll tell you the truth even when it's not what you were hoping to hear.

I don't push. The buyer agency agreement doesn't come up in the first meeting. It comes up before your first showing, and we go through it together.

I send new listings every morning. If you see one you like, call or text me right away, because the good ones go fast. I'll also keep answering your questions, whenever they come up.

1. Your questions, even the ones you think are silly
2. A rough idea of where you'd like to live
3. A rough idea of what you'd feel comfortable paying each month

You don't need an answer to any of these. We'll work it out.

I work with several trusted loan officers. You can use one of them or your own lender, whichever you prefer.

If you're nervous, that's normal. Most buyers are. Many good conversations I've had started with, "I don't even know what to ask." That's fine. I'll ask the questions, and you answer what you can. If you'd rather text first, that works too. I'll also tell you if I think you should wait.

If you're in Milwaukee and thinking this is the time, call me. I'm a Realtor near you, a real estate consultant in Milwaukee, WI, with Realty Experts LLC, and I answer the phone. We'll talk it through, and you'll know the next step by the end of the call. No pressure.

See how I help buyers in Milwaukee. I'm Rich Barnes, and my number is 414-899-8146.