Market-based pricing expertise is as important for buyers as it is for sellers. Our job is to make sure you're not overpaying for your dream home.
Once pre-approved, we recommend that buyers get in touch early in the process. Our extensive network gives us exposure to off-market homes that won't appear on sites like Zillow or Redfin but may match your search criteria.
Throughout the process, we apply our pricing expertise and extensive local market knowledge to determine whether a home's asking price is fair market value. We work tirelessly to ensure you're buying the best possible home at the best possible price.
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The last thing you want to do is fall in love with a house you can't afford. Your first step should be to talk with a mortgage professional to see what you qualify for. If you need recommendations, get in touch and we can help.
With qualification letter in hand, now start your home search. This step is about setting realistic expectations for yourself.
We recommend you check out Zillow's new AI-powered semantic search on their mobile app, which allows you to search homes with specific attributes - for example, "Homes in Bend under $600k on at least 1/4 acre." So far, they're the only technology that allows buyers to do this.
Be careful, though, don't narrow too much, or you risk leaving out something that could be perfect with a little work.
We recommend you don't begin a serious search until you're prepared, both financially and emotionally, to make an offer when you find something that fits.
When you're ready, we can set you up with alerts in the MLS for your exact criteria, which will notify you instantly when a new match is found. We also often have access to off-market listings that aren't available on sites like Zillow.
We're Bend natives with more than 20 years' experience in this market.
We don't sell houses, we serve clients. 95% of our customers are referred to us by past clients.
For buyers in the Bend area, current market conditions offer some opportunities but also present certain challenges. On the positive side, the increase in active listings compared to last year means there are more options to choose from, which could potentially lead to finding a property that better suits your needs. However, it's important to keep in mind that the market appears to be more competitive, as indicated by the decrease in pending listings year over year.
Given these factors, as a buyer, it's crucial to be well-prepared and act quickly when you find a property you're interested in. Make sure you have your finances in order, get pre-approved for a mortgage, and work with a knowledgeable real estate agent who can help you navigate the local market. Additionally, be ready to make a strong offer and potentially compete with other buyers in this active market. By staying informed and acting decisively, you can increase your chances of finding and landing the right property.
In order to understand what's happening in the local market at any given time, it's essential to first get a grasp of seasonal market patterns, which provide the backdrop for a proper analysis.
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We met Matt in 2012 when we purchased our house in Bend. I was so impressed with his knowledge and skills that when we created our Wills, I instructed our Executor to be sure to contact Matt to sell our house. I've never done that before. So when we decided to sell in 2020, we contacted Matt. True to form, Matt did an exceptional job selling our house, being professional and keeping us informed all the way, and we sold our house for what we wanted. I would recommend Matt for buying or selling any residence in Bend or Central Oregon. Thank you Matt for all that you have done for us.
Our family just had the most wonderful experience working with Matt Johnson. From our first meeting with him, sharing our home search wish list to the closing of our new family home in Bend, Matt was an extraordinary and kind professional throughout the whole journey. We really felt that he always had our best interests when working with the seller/builder of the new house. Matt advocated for us throughout the whole buying process and answered a myriad of questions that we had along the way. We definitely respect and admire Matt and highly recommend him as a caring realtor for anyone local or out of town, as buyers and/or sellers. It was a true pleasure working with him! We look forward to working with him again when we have future home sales or purchases.
Cody was an amazing partner from start to finish during our home-buying experience. Cody came to us through a recommendation by a friend and he delivered. He helped us prepare for our purchase early, understand the market and the neighborhoods, and was a great source of unbiased advice throughout the process. Cody went above and beyond when we eventually found the home we fell in love with to give us the best chance to make it our home. As a couple who was new to Bend, Cody was just the partner we needed to help us find and buy our new home.
The Johnson Group
541.480.2153
info@johnsongroupbend.com
RE/MAX Key Properties
42 NW Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR 97703
