Buyers
“This summer, my wife and I were blessed to purchase a home in Cayucos, California with Richard Watkins as our real estate broker. Richard is such a high caliber person and so easy to work with. There never was a problem that was too big or a question he couldn’t answer. Richard went above and beyond what a normal realtor would do for his client. He is definitely a professional among professionals. I recently sold my mom’s house. I wish Richard had been in the area for that sale. It went well, but I was spoiled by the treatment, the precision of getting things done, and the sincere interest he had in us. If you need a Realtor® on the Central Coast area, I wholeheartedly recommend Richard.”
- Rick and Pat L., Clovis
The real estate market continues to have low inventory and high mortgage rates. If you are having trouble finding a home that inspires and thrills you at an affordable price, Adaptive Real Estate has some innovative ways to help you.
Once you have spoken to a lender to determine the price range you want to focus on, we will go through the current listings to create a profile of the features you most want.
Consider the following in creating a property profile:
The mood and feeling of a property may be more important than relying on listed objectives.
Everyone wants to buy a place that will appreciate well. However, square footage and assessed value may not be the driving factors for resale value. For example, orientation to the sun and the changing play of light on the interior create value for a prospective buyer.
The house you choose need not be as big as you may think if it has a great floor plan.
Outdoor spaces can produce more quality-of-life moments than a large interior that costs more to maintain.
Consider costs of maintenance, landscape, and upgrades that would increase value and the joy of ownership.
Certainly, it must be a house you love where you see yourself surrounded by the people and things most dear to you.
Once you have come to a list of top priorities for your house, if you are unable to find what you are looking for in the current listings, we can look outside of those listings that are active to listings that have expired and those that are For Sale by Owner. We can also drive through different parts of town to identify homes that are likely to match your price, location, and features. You can make an offer on any home that interests you at a price that you think it is worth and that you can afford.
This is more possible in small coastal towns where the community is tightly knit and welcoming. The next steps depend on your situation in terms of timing, financing, and the properties that you have selected as potential matches. That process involves communication, connection, and commitment. I am happy to support you in all three.