The Importance of a Great Buyer Specialist

Buying a home is even more complicated when you don’t have the right guidance. Here’s how a good buyer specialist can help you.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers.
If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

Are you having a hard time finding the perfect house? Tired of missing out on the hot properties? In most of our local areas, we’re in a seller’s market. Do you know how that affects you as a homebuyer?

Understanding the market is as important for buyers as it is for sellers. A buyer consultation is one of the most important aspects of the home buying process, especially for first-time homebuyers. This consultation is used only by the best and most successful agents because it takes a driven professional to take a step outside the box in the name of providing the best service to their clients.

Most agents just want to show homes, but at Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, our buyer specialists want to equip you so you don’t miss out on a home and you're ready to purchase when you find the perfect house.

You want to use a buyer’s specialist. Don’t call the name on the sign. That agent works for the seller. You need to find an agent who will work for you and learn about your wants and needs in a home. Your buyer’s agent will help you look for homes that meet your needs and dedicate the time necessary to search for homes, write offers, and follow through with inspections, financing, appraisal, title, and everything else throughout the process.

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We often see multiple bids, but there can be only one winner.

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If you’re looking for a home, be sure to check out centralpacomingsoon.com. There’s no reason to miss out on the best homes that are listed on the real estate market. Don’t wait! This website will connect you with tomorrow’s sellers today. 

When you fall in love with a home, you’ll want to make an offer right away. A pre-approval or proof of funds letter is necessary to put you in the strongest position when submitting your offer.

In this market, we often see multiple bids on a property, but there can only be one winner. Our buyer’s specialists know what it takes to be the winner. At Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, we have an amazing group of agents who work 100% for buyers. Their eyes and ears are constantly looking and listening for what their buyer needs. Ask us about our buyers-in-waiting, love-it-or-leave-it, and coming-soon programs. 

If you have any questions for us about buying a home, selling a home, or anything else related to real estate, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wishing You and Yours A Merry Christmas and A Wonderful New Year

The holiday season is here and we’re so thankful for your support. Here’s how that support has allowed us to positively impact the community.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers.
If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

We hope you and your families are having fun making preparations for the upcoming holidays. Christmas will be here before you know it, and I wanted to take this time to share my heart with you.

I’ve had over 30 years of experience in real estate helping thousands of families find a home where they can celebrate, establish traditions, and make memories. 

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We love giving back to the Harrisburg community.

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Our homes are especially important during the holidays and during this time of year, we want to thank you and tell you how much we value and are grateful for your confidence in us. As we look back on 2019, we’re especially thankful that your business has allowed us to give back to our local community in many different ways. Because of you, we’ve been able to donate to a ton of great organizations in the area, including:

• Caitlin’s Smiles
• Harrisburg Area Community College
• The Humane Society of Harrisburg
• The Renova Center
• Four Diamonds
• American Cancer Society
• Luther Acres Caring Fund
• Community Cares
• 10th Annual Supporting the Troops Golf Tournament
• Northern Dauphin County Hometown Heroes 5k

Additionally, we were able to collect school supplies to help with Kick in for Kids in July and donating turkeys for local families in November. We love giving back to our Harrisburg community and I’m blessed to be part of a team that's dedicated and ready to serve.

There are so many worthy charities in central Pennsylvania and we don’t want to miss an opportunity to serve, so we created a “Joy Cares” tab on our website where you may request a donation for a cause that is special to your heart. Just head on over to joydaniels.com and click on “Joy Cares” in the “Links” tab.

If you have any questions for us about buying or selling real estate in Pennsylvania, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone at (717) 695-3177 or email at info@joydaniels.com. In the meantime, we hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed holiday season filled with joy, love, and laughter.

Should You Consider Buying Your New Home Before Selling Your Old One?

If you need to buy a home and sell another, buying first offers you the most freedom. It isn’t without its drawbacks, though.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers.
If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

I’m picking up where I left off last time to explain to you what you have to gain and lose by buying a home before you sell your current home.


What are the benefits?

1. The process of house hunting can be more relaxed and enjoyable
2. You only have to move once, so you won’t have to face expensive storage fees or doubled moving costs
3. You’re less likely to have regrets from rushing into buying a house in a hurry
4. You'll have a place to go right away before you even let go of your current house
5. You have a cushion in case something goes wrong with the purchase of the home

Every situation is unique.

What are the disadvantages?

1. If your cash is tied up in your current home, you may not have as much freedom to make a larger down payment
2. You might feel pressured to accept a lower offer if you’re in a rush to sell
3. You might end up having two mortgages
4. You’ll be responsible for two sets of taxes and two sets of utilities
5. You may not qualify for two mortgages at once

Every situation is unique. Talk to your agent about the different possibilities before you make a decision. Sometimes buying first is the way to go. You could buy first with a new loan or with savings, but you could also consider a home equity line of credit. It allows you to borrow against the equity in your current home until it sells.

The complex processes of buying and selling a home can have a major impact on your financial health for years to come. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons and assess the circumstances before making a final decision.

If you have any questions for us in the meantime or need help in making your decision, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (717) 695-3177, or send us an email to info@joydaniels.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon.