Jo Ann Schlott, REALTOR®, ABR, GRI, SRS Tucson, AZ

What makes a great buyer's agent in Oro Valley, Arizona, is a combination of many things.

One of the most important things a great buyer's agent needs to do is listen - just shut up and listen - to what their clients are saying. A great buyer's agent in Oro Valley, AZ, knows if they can learn their clients' needs, they will be better equipped to help them find their Oro Valley, AZ, dream home.

In Oro Valley, AZ, a great buyer's agent needs to be knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and communities that make up the Oro Valley market area. This enables the agent to help their clients find their dream home in less time and with less stress. No buyer likes to be dragged all over town looking at homes that don't match their wants and needs. With excellent comprehension of their market area, a great buyer’s agent in Oro Valley, AZ, knows how to help their clients get the best home for a fair price.

A great buyer's agent needs to have excellent negotiation skills. Once the buyer finds their dream home in Oro Valley, AZ, a great buyer's agent goes to work getting the best deal possible for their clients. Negotiation begins with writing the contract correctly to include everything the buyer wants and needs - good price, terms, conditions, home warranty etc. A great buyer's agent in Oro Valley, AZ, knows that even asking the seller to repair the correct items disapproved of by the buyer is a negotiation skill!!

A great buyer's agent in Oro Valley, AZ, continues to stay on top of the transaction throughout the loan approval process, makes sure repairs are made to the home in a timely fashion, attends the closing with the buyers, and is supportive every step of the way.

But back to the first point - a great buyer's agent in Oro Valley, AZ, listens!!

First time home buyers in Tucson, AZ, have so many homes to choose from!!! There are so many properties priced under $150,000, it’s almost unbelievable!

Benefits to being a first time home buyer in Tucson, AZ include:

• Lots of low-priced homes
• Extremely low interest rates for FHA loans for first time home buyers
• FHA loans allow borrowers to use gifted funds for their down payment
• Sellers often pay closing costs for first time home buyers in Tucson, AZ
• First time home buyers in Tucson, AZ can have a lower monthly house payment than a rent payment
• Many Fannie Mae owned properties can be purchased with only a 3% down payment
• Family Housing Resources may be able to offer down payment assistance to qualified first time home buyers in Tucson, AZ

Why rent when you can buy??? If you are a first time home buyer in Tucson, AZ, now is the time to get out there and start home shopping!

I know the home buying process can be confusing and a bit intimidating to first time home buyers. That is why I have put together a special first time home buyer presentation. Before we hit the road in search of your first home, we will sit down together so I can teach you what you need to know to complete a successful purchase. I can help you through the maze of paperwork, lenders, inspectors, foreclosures and short sales.

I can also make you a V.I.P. first time home buyer in Tucson, AZ! I have a special V.I.P. House Hunter search which will be on duty 24/7 seeking out your special home. Do you have a favorite neighborhood, but there’s nothing currently for sale? I’ll canvas the neighborhood just for you. I work hard to help my first time home buyers purchase the perfect home.

Get an edge by hiring a REALTOR® who understands the special needs of first time home buyers in Tucson, AZ. There are bargains in the housing market right now. I can help you find them! Take a look at Tucson homes priced under $150,000 now!

The Rancho Vistoso Community is a master-planned community located just northwest of Tucson, AZ, in beautiful Oro Valley, AZ. The Rancho Vistoso Community is artfully designed to provide residents with the best in recreational facilities and tasteful commercial developments.

The Rancho Vistoso Community comprises 7500 acres. It is located in Oro Valley, AZ, and is bounded by Tangerine Road to the south, Oracle Road to the east, Sun City Vistoso to the north and Cholla Air Park to the west. There are over 4000 single-family homes ranging in price from entry-level homes to million dollar estates. The Rancho Vistoso Community also offers condo and townhome living with over 580 multi-family home sites.

There are ten parks located in the Rancho Vistoso Community. The Woodshade linear park provides a walking trail where Arizona wildlife can be viewed in a natural setting. There are benches along the trail as well as many native mesquite and palo verde trees for shade.

Oro Valley, AZ, is known as a bicycle-friendly community, and the streets located within the Rancho Vistoso Community are lined with bike lanes. Residents of all ages utilize the bike lanes in a safe and friendly environment.

The Rancho Vistoso Community is home to The Golf Club at Vistoso, a world-class, desert-style golf course. The golf course offers multiple tee boxes for all levels of golfers, a lovely outside patio, and a well-stocked pro shop. The Golf Club at Vistoso is open for public play, and they also offer memberships for discounted rates.

The Rancho Vistoso Community is located near the Oro Valley Marketplace, which is the largest commercial development in Oro Valley, AZ. The Oro Valley Marketplace, opened in late 2008, is home to a variety of stores and restaurants. New shops and restaurants continue to populate the complex.

For further information on the Rancho Vistoso Community, visit Market Insider on my website. You can search for homes for sale in the Rancho Vistoso Community as well as set up a search with your own criteria.

If you have any questions about living in the Rancho Vistoso Community, drop me an email or give me a call! I’d be happy to help with your buying or selling needs.