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Wagner iTeam

"Advocates for Comsumer Empowerment in Real Estate"
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Agent at Keller Williams Hope Realty
Experience:
Real Estate Agent Professional for Keller Williams Realty April 2004—present
Full-Time real estate professionals helping people buy and sell homes in the Colorado…
Real Estate Agent Mentor - Derek for Keller Williams Realty April 2004—present
Mentor new real estate agents and train them to be successful in their real estate careers,…
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Specialties:
Residential real estate sales (selling) and purchases (buying).
Certifications
& Awards:
Certified Distressed Property Experts, Members of the National Association of Realtors®, Colorado Association of Realtors® and Pikes Peak Association ... show more
About:
The Wagner iTeam was created by Derek and Mariana Wagner, who have been actively involved in the Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate ... show more
Testimonials:
""Derek and Mariana Wagner were my real estate agents when I purchased my first home. I am greatly impressed by Derek's innate ability to ease the frustrations ... show more
Wagner iTeam answered:
Olga - That is an EXCELLENT question.

First, you definitely need to talk with a couple living, breathing and LOCAL lenders and see exactly what you and your husband can afford. However, only let ONE lender actually pull your credit. (Then share your score with the other lenders).

Once you know exactly what you qualify for, make sure you are ALSO comfortable with the total monthly PAYMENT. Sometimes what you "qualify for" and what you are comfortable paying are 2 different things.

Finally, interview a few different Real Estate Agents. Ask friends/co-workers who have recently purchased a home if they recommend their agent, or "Google" the different areas that you are interested living in and see if there are agents who specialize in those areas. It is a good idea to get an agent who represents YOU - and not the home seller.

You are SO LUCKY to be buying a home right now - there are AWESOME and super AFFORDABLE homes out there right now. Good Luck and Have Fun!!

- Mariana Wagner - Sat Apr 4 2009, 15:42

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