The market doesn't wait. Neither should you.

Yes. This is a national requirement that took effect in 2024. Before we tour any properties together, I'll ask you to sign a Buyer Employment Agreement. It formalizes that we're working together and outlines how I'm compensated. I walk through it in detail during our buyer consultation so nothing comes as a surprise. It's similar to a listing agreement on the seller side: standard, straightforward, and designed to protect both of us.

In almost every transaction the listing agent's commission covers my fee, meaning it costs you nothing out of pocket. In my 12 years in this market I have never had a buyer client pay my commission directly. The buyer agreement requires me to disclose my fee upfront, which I do. If a situation arises where the seller isn't covering it, I'll tell you clearly before we write anything.

I'm part of the Top Agent Network, a private network where agents share homes before they hit the MLS. For buyers who know exactly what they want, I also go direct: I call owners on specific streets and mail target properties. If the right home doesn't exist on the market yet, I go find it.

Yes. Homes for car enthusiasts and collectors are one of my focus areas. Beyond the number of bays, I look at garage depth, ceiling height for a lift, RV gates and side access, insulation and cooling for Arizona heat, electrical capacity for chargers, and HOA rules on trailers, parking, and working on cars. Plenty of homes list a three-car garage that won't fit three modern vehicles, and those are the details I dig into early.

Zoning, construction quality, renovation potential, and encroachments. These affect value but rarely show up in a listing description. I hold a Master of Real Estate Development from Arizona State University, so I look at a home the way a developer would, not just the way it photographs.

A lender pre-qualification letter is the most important thing. It tells us what you can actually buy and makes any offer we write credible immediately. Beyond that, a realistic budget, a sense of your timeline, and a list of your must-haves versus nice-to-haves. You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk. I can help you think through timing and positioning before you're actively searching.

It depends on price point and condition, and it shifts month to month. Move-in ready homes usually draw the most competition. I publish a Scottsdale and Phoenix market update every month with current prices, inventory, and days on market, and before we start looking I'll give you an honest read on how competitive your specific search is.

Escrow opens and a 10-day inspection period begins immediately. During that window we complete all inspections, including general, sewer, and pool if applicable, and negotiate any repairs or credits based on what we find. Closing typically follows about 20 days after the inspection period ends, putting most transactions at a 30-day escrow. I walk through the full timeline during the buyer consultation so you know what to expect at every stage.

It varies more than you'd think. Some buyers know what they want and make an offer after two or three showings. Others need to see fifteen or twenty homes before the right one clicks. I work around your pace, not the other way around. What matters is that when you're ready to write, we're positioned to move quickly and competitively.

My focus is Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia, including McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, and Old Town Scottsdale. I also help buyers throughout the greater Phoenix area, including North Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, and Central Phoenix.