As a first time homeowner, I must first say that buying a home is quite stressful. Yes you can navigate open houses via phone apps and websites on your own, but the biggest asset in purchasing a home a real estate agent that makes you feel at ease, listens to & answers all your questions with patience and a dash of sense of humor. I first met Barbara O'Brien of Comrie Real Estate by chance at an open house she & her sister, Rosemary, were hosting and I am so grateful I did! She was able to line up many options for me after one conversation within a couple of days.
There's an old fashioned work ethic here that is sometimes lacking these days. Barbara personally reviewed and lined up many viewings for me, based on my requirements, likes & dislikes, instead of setting up an internet search for me, which is unfortunately becoming all too common. That personal touch in this process really made a difference for me because it shows that she is personally invested in finding me a home, and just another place to live.
Barbara was instrumental in helping me see potential for the spaces but also in pointing out concerns about every single property we toured together. At some locations we spent a good half hour (or more!) just to work on a new layout for the kitchen! Together we were able to effectively weigh the pros and cons (no house will be 100% perfect!) She knows her Metro West towns and neighborhoods, which was fabulous for me coming from out of state. Since I am originally from Southern California, I had many questions about the differences in just day to day living in New England, which Barbara was patient and helpful in answering and alleviating any concerns.
They rarely show the rest of the process of buying a home after the "Let's buy it!" stage on TV, so that was all a mystery to me. However, Barbara was very thorough in explaining & outlining each stage and then following through with the different parties involved in the closing to ensure we were hitting our target dates. She is very professional, yet personable, accessible and very responsive to my million emails and text messages and would recommend her (actually I already have) to anybody who is in the market for a new home. read more