For me, a choosy person, searching for a home in this market, is like using a dating App. There are a lot of swipe lefts and then you find the one and swipe right. You have your first meet, get all the feels and just when you can envision your life together, it can fall through your hands like a bowling ball crashing to the ground. Yes the competition in the housing market while I was shopping was that rough. So it is essential that when shopping for a home (like dating) you need to have a good wing person. You need someone who has your back; someone who can commiserate the losses, provide you with reality checks, and celebrare the wins! This wing person is Alex. First of all (and most importantly) she listens, she has the ability to walk a mile in your shoes, to understand your vision, to want to find that special home for you. When your time is limited, she values your time and knows how to tour the homes that are the right fit. And when you find the one, she will work with you to help you carve out the best and most competitive offer within your comfort level. She worked hard for me weekend after weekend until I found the right one. There are many ways to write up an offer and Alex wrote up an unbearable offer. But having an offer accepted is only the beginning of a roller coaster ride until escrow closes. Alex was there at every turn. Alex also referred me to the best mortgage broker and insurance broker and made sure I had all my bases covered. Having a reliable person to help you get through the escrow process is key to saving your sanity. Alex also had many other resources at her disposal (home inspector, handy man, etc.). Alex made sure that when the sale closed, the move in was as effortless and problem free as possible. In the end Alex was there to celebrate the win! Even to this day, months after I moved in and unpacked, she is still a text message away and always willing to provide assistance or answer a question. With Alex you don't just have a realtor, you have a lifelong friend! She will have your back! if you are looking for a hard working, resourceful, loyal realtor with integrity and grit, who will see you through every step in the process, and be there long after, reach out to Alexandra McCarthy! read more