BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the Arizona
BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the Arizona
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Buyer's Course
Buyers Blueprint Intro
Module 1: You Need An Expert
Module 2: Buyer's Compensation
Module 3: Choosing the Right Lender
Module 4: Making an Offer and Negotiations
Module 5: Your Offer Is Accepted
Module 6: Inspections Are Complete
Module 7: The Final Steps
Module 8: Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation
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Considering Buying?
Buying a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you're planning to buy an East Bay home, it's important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide buyers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the purchase of your East Bay property successfully.
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Step by Step Process to Buying A Home
Spring is here!
The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!
Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.
Preparing for a possible move this winter? Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!
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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR IN ARIZONA
If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.
Kim Williamson | Realtor & Broker
By Real Brokerage
SA # 569376000
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
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Kim Williamson | Realtor & Broker
SA # 569376000
Meet Kim Williamson
Graduated from Farmington, NM High School. Competed in basketball, track, softball, and rodeo. I qualified in High School for the National Finals Rodeo my freshman, sophomore ,junior, and senior years.
Received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Operations with a minor in Accounting from DeVry University.
Worked for 3 major logistics companies before I started my own delivery business, which I built to be one of the largest minority own companies in Arizona. In turn, I SOLD it for a very large profit.
My love for horses and rodeo will always be in my heart. After selling my company, I started training horses full time and rodeoing again. In the process of my new career, I also earned my Real Estate License. My western lifestyle went hand and hand with my knowledge of Real Estate. There was a true need for an experienced Realtor that understood land and horse properties. With that being said, I was able to win 8 World Championships in the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association Roping Division. I broke numerous arena records and become one of the elite cowgirls in the world. I hosted 20-30 roping schools across the world annually. As for my Real Estate career, it soared as well, being ranked in the top 200 Top Producing agents out of 90,000 in the State of Arizona. I absolutely love helping others and I constantly strive to improve myself with coaching and mentorship as well as giving back.
KNOWLEGDE IS POWER. “Do what you love and love what you do.”
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Horse Property Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ: The Best Areas to Know
Horse Property Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ: The Best Areas to Know
Gilbert horse property is one of the East Valley's best-kept secrets, and one of its most misunderstood markets. Most of Gilbert grew into master-planned suburbia decades ago. What survived is a concentrated set of corridors where genuine horse property still exists, often with the same agricultural water access that defines Queen Creek's best properties. You just have to know exactly which streets to look on. I do, and here's the map.
The Corridors Where Gilbert Horse Property Lives
VAL VISTA ROAD CORRIDOR: The heart of Gilbert's flood irrigation horse property. Established setups with agricultural water access through the old canal systems that pre-date Gilbert's suburban growth. Mature properties, mature trees, and neighbors who've kept horses for decades.
LINDSAY ROAD CORRIDOR: The companion corridor, with the same flood irrigation story. Concentrated, tightly held, and properties here move quickly when they're well-positioned.
SOUTH OF CHANDLER HEIGHTS: The southern reaches of both corridors, where Gilbert borders the Chandler and Queen Creek horse country. This is where "Old Gilbert" equestrian character is strongest.
These corridors are geographically concentrated, which means inventory is thin at any given time, and local knowledge of exactly which streets carry irrigation rights matters more here than almost anywhere in the East Valley.
The Pricing Truth (Most Comparisons Get This Wrong)
Here's where you need to be careful with what you read online, because Gilbert pricing depends entirely on product type and acreage tier.
ON LARGER STICK-BUILT PARCELS OF 3+ ACRES: Gilbert runs dramatically higher than Queen Creek per acre, roughly $722,000 versus $277,000 per acre, because Gilbert is nearly out of big parcels. Extreme scarcity sets the price. If you need real acreage, your dollar goes much further in Queen Creek.
ON SUB-2-ACRE PROPERTIES: The markets are much closer, and Gilbert's flood irrigation corridors, typically in the $750,000 to $1.1 million range, deliver premium water access at strong value. This tier is where Gilbert shines.
MANUFACTURED HOMES: A separate category entirely, with separate financing rules. Never compare manufactured pricing to stick-built in either market.
What Makes Gilbert Worth It
FLOOD IRRIGATION AT VALUE PRICING: The same scheduled agricultural water that commands premiums in Queen Creek, verified rights typically add $75,000 to $150,000 in value, often at a more accessible entry point on smaller parcels. Verify through the Roosevelt Irrigation District or Salt River Project depending on the corridor.
CENTRAL LOCATION: Gilbert sits closer to the metro core than Queen Creek. For riders who commute, the difference is real, and an extra 15 minutes of hauling to Horseshoe Park is often worth six figures in savings.
ESTABLISHED CHARACTER: These corridors have been equestrian for decades. Feed stores, farriers, and vets are built into the area's fabric. (Local note: Welcome Home Ranch on South Val Vista is a real but modest local venue, a nice amenity, not a Horseshoe Park.)
What to Verify on Every Gilbert Property
Flood irrigation rights, street by street and parcel by parcel, directly with the district, including recent irrigation history, because grandfathered allotments that sit unused for over a year can take up to a year to reinstate. Zoning designation (AG and RR designations govern Gilbert's horse-friendly parcels). HOA status on smaller lots near newer subdivisions. And drainage, especially during monsoon season.
The Bottom Line
Gilbert horse property rewards buyers who know exactly where to look and punishes those who shop by city name alone. The corridors are small, the inventory is thin, and the best properties trade fast. That's not a warning, it's an advantage, if your agent knows the streets.
Want the street-level tour? Call or text Kim Williamson at 480-206-1500 or visit ArizonaHorsePropertyForSale.com. Relocating? Ask for the free Arizona Horse Property Relocation Guide.
Kim Williamson, REALTOR® | 8x WPRA World Champion | 24 years East Valley experience | Real Broker, LLC | 480-206-1500 | arizonahorsepropertyforsale.com
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Horse Property Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ: The Best Areas to Know
Horse Property Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ: The Best Areas to Know
Gilbert horse property is one of the East Valley's best-kept secrets, and one of its most misunderstood markets. Most of Gilbert grew into master-planned suburbia decades ago. What survived is a concentrated set of corridors where genuine horse property still exists, often with the same agricultural water access that defines Queen Creek's best properties. You just have to know exactly which streets to look on. I do, and here's the map.
The Corridors Where Gilbert Horse Property Lives
VAL VISTA ROAD CORRIDOR: The heart of Gilbert's flood irrigation horse property. Established setups with agricultural water access through the old canal systems that pre-date Gilbert's suburban growth. Mature properties, mature trees, and neighbors who've kept horses for decades.
LINDSAY ROAD CORRIDOR: The companion corridor, with the same flood irrigation story. Concentrated, tightly held, and properties here move quickly when they're well-positioned.
SOUTH OF CHANDLER HEIGHTS: The southern reaches of both corridors, where Gilbert borders the Chandler and Queen Creek horse country. This is where "Old Gilbert" equestrian character is strongest.
These corridors are geographically concentrated, which means inventory is thin at any given time, and local knowledge of exactly which streets carry irrigation rights matters more here than almost anywhere in the East Valley.
The Pricing Truth (Most Comparisons Get This Wrong)
Here's where you need to be careful with what you read online, because Gilbert pricing depends entirely on product type and acreage tier.
ON LARGER STICK-BUILT PARCELS OF 3+ ACRES: Gilbert runs dramatically higher than Queen Creek per acre, roughly $722,000 versus $277,000 per acre, because Gilbert is nearly out of big parcels. Extreme scarcity sets the price. If you need real acreage, your dollar goes much further in Queen Creek.
ON SUB-2-ACRE PROPERTIES: The markets are much closer, and Gilbert's flood irrigation corridors, typically in the $750,000 to $1.1 million range, deliver premium water access at strong value. This tier is where Gilbert shines.
MANUFACTURED HOMES: A separate category entirely, with separate financing rules. Never compare manufactured pricing to stick-built in either market.
What Makes Gilbert Worth It
FLOOD IRRIGATION AT VALUE PRICING: The same scheduled agricultural water that commands premiums in Queen Creek, verified rights typically add $75,000 to $150,000 in value, often at a more accessible entry point on smaller parcels. Verify through the Roosevelt Irrigation District or Salt River Project depending on the corridor.
CENTRAL LOCATION: Gilbert sits closer to the metro core than Queen Creek. For riders who commute, the difference is real, and an extra 15 minutes of hauling to Horseshoe Park is often worth six figures in savings.
ESTABLISHED CHARACTER: These corridors have been equestrian for decades. Feed stores, farriers, and vets are built into the area's fabric. (Local note: Welcome Home Ranch on South Val Vista is a real but modest local venue, a nice amenity, not a Horseshoe Park.)
What to Verify on Every Gilbert Property
Flood irrigation rights, street by street and parcel by parcel, directly with the district, including recent irrigation history, because grandfathered allotments that sit unused for over a year can take up to a year to reinstate. Zoning designation (AG and RR designations govern Gilbert's horse-friendly parcels). HOA status on smaller lots near newer subdivisions. And drainage, especially during monsoon season.
The Bottom Line
Gilbert horse property rewards buyers who know exactly where to look and punishes those who shop by city name alone. The corridors are small, the inventory is thin, and the best properties trade fast. That's not a warning, it's an advantage, if your agent knows the streets.
Want the street-level tour? Call or text Kim Williamson at 480-206-1500 or visit ArizonaHorsePropertyForSale.com. Relocating? Ask for the free Arizona Horse Property Relocation Guide.
Kim Williamson, REALTOR® | 8x WPRA World Champion | 24 years East Valley experience | Real Broker, LLC | 480-206-1500 | arizonahorsepropertyforsale.com
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"Kim is an exceptional realtor. Her knowledge, professionalism and direct approach is why I wanted to work with Kim. She guided me through every step of the process while selling my property. Kim provided outstanding customer service, and direction. She responded quickly to any correspondence or concern. Kim was awesome at follow up and kept the process moving. She was able to get my property on the market and sold quickly. Her years of experience shined through. I enjoyed working with her and her realtor team!".
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