Finding your dream home starts with getting clear on what matters most to you. A lot of buyers jump straight into Zillow or Facebook listings without first deciding what they actually need — bedroom count, location, school zone, yard size, or even HOA vs. no HOA. That’s where having a real estate agent who actually listens makes the difference. My goal isn’t to “sell you a house.” My goal is to help you buy the right one.

Defining Your Needs and Wants

As your Realtor, I take the time to listen to what you and your family actually want. Maybe you need 4 bedrooms because you work from home, maybe you want a backyard for the dog, or maybe you want to stay close to Mission, McAllen, or Sharyland schools. Once I know that, I can filter everything else out so you don’t waste time looking at homes that don’t fit.

That’s the whole point of defining needs vs. wants. Needs are the non-negotiables (price range, city, number of bedrooms, financing type). Wants are the nice-to-haves (corner lot, newer build, bigger yard, community amenities). When we set that up front, the search goes faster, you tour fewer homes, and you feel more confident saying “yes” when the right one pops up.

Working with a Realtor

Let me clear something up — I’m not here to push you into the first house we see. I’m a licensed real estate professional, and my job is to represent your best interests the whole way through. That means helping you compare homes, spotting red flags, and negotiating so you don’t overpay.

When you work with me, you get access to MLS data, real-time pricing, recent sales, and upcoming listings that may not even be public yet. I can tell you if a house is priced right for Mission/McAllen/Edinburg right now — or if it’s sitting high and we should negotiate. I can also connect you with lenders so we know what payment we’re shopping for.

On top of that, I walk you through the contract, deadlines, option period, inspection, and appraisal. That’s the stuff that trips buyers up when they try to do it alone. You shouldn’t have to guess your way through a home purchase.

Conducting Effective Home Searches

Online searches are great, but they don’t tell the whole story. Photos don’t show the street, the traffic, the power lines, or the weird smell next door 😅. That’s why I tell my buyers: let’s build your search, then let me preview or vet the homes with you.

I can narrow down neighborhoods based on commute, schools, or price per square foot. I can also tell you which areas are moving fast and which areas give you more room to negotiate. When we go see homes, I’ll point out the good (roof looks newer, good layout, strong resale) and the stuff that could cost you later (older AC, settling, bad drainage, funky additions).

Picture this: you spend all weekend looking at houses that looked amazing online… then none of them work. That’s what I try to prevent. A good search upfront = fewer showings and better options.

Why Working with an Agent Matters

Buying a home in South Texas right now is still competitive in certain price ranges. Having an agent who actually answers the phone, writes clean offers, and knows what sellers are looking for gives you an edge.

My job is to:

• Help you define your budget and your “must-haves”
• Filter out the noise and bring you only real options
• Coordinate showings around your schedule
• Write and negotiate the offer (price, closing costs, repairs)
• Keep the transaction moving until closing

In short — you don’t have to figure this out alone. If you’re thinking about buying in Mission, McAllen, Edinburg, or anywhere in Hidalgo County, I can set up a search for you and send you homes that actually match what you’re looking for.

Let’s make it simple: tell me what you want → I set up the search → we go see the good ones → I negotiate for you.