Client Resources:

Buying: My goal is simple - to find you the home of your dreams in the neighborhood that fits your style. But the buying process involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing the house you like. As a leading Southwest Florida real estate expert, I will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest. To learn more about the buying process and the many services I offer Click Here

Selling: Selling a home with a professional can make a potentially complicated, intimidating process easy. As a marketing specialist and Top Producing Prudential representative, I am your #1 resource when it comes to making your home visible and attractive to the widest possible audience. To learn more about the selling process and the many services I offer Click Here.

Mortgage: The excitement of buying can kindle urgency to set up your Home Tour. When you view homes the American Dream gets closer to reality. However, instead of jumping in to view homes first, the smart first step in the process should be arranging your financing. To view my mortgage information page and learn how to turn your dream of home ownership into a reality, Click Here.

Marilyn's Home Finder : Are you looking for a fast, simple, and effective way of finding the home of your dreams? How would you like to receive weekly or even daily updates of Fort Myers waterfront, marina or golf course properties that are just for you? Finding that perfect home in the perfect community has never been easier with the Marylin Kistler Home Finder. Simply fill out the form with all the details of your dream home and I will personally e-mail with the latest listings that match your search criteria. Click Here.

Home Value Estimator : Whether you are thinking of selling now or in the future, knowing your Southwest Florida property's worth is always the prudent first step. By filling out the simple form you will be furnished with a FREE Comparative Market Analysis Report that will give you a good idea of your home's current value. Click Here to receive your free report.

Buying

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like. As a leading Florida real estate expert, here is how I will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest.

You will have full access to ALL homes available throughout the Southwest Florida including the luxury communities of Ft. Myers and the surrounding areas.

My expert local knowledge of the Southwest Florida market should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. The Florida real estate market is no different! It's my job to steer you into opportunities and out of traps. What is the true market value of the home you are interested in? Is it priced too high? Is it a bargain that you should jump on? Are Lee County homes going to increase more in value? I help home buyers make decisions like this every day, and I will always make sure that YOU get the best value for your money.

Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. I will help you negotiate, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions. You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! Together, you and I will view every home that you are interested in, and prior to closing I will make you fully aware of any and all inspections available to you.

Have confidence when signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. I will give you the full benefit of our real estate knowledge and experience. Let me represent your best interests in your search for a new home in Fort Myers . While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely.

Ask me any question about buying a home in Southwest Florida . It's my job to help you! There's no obligation, and I promise to respond quickly...

Marilyn's Home Finder

Looking for a better, faster, and more efficient way of finding the home of your dreams? Join my V.I.P list with the Marilyn's Home Finder system. Simply fill out the form with the details of what you are looking for in a home, and I will personally e-mail you with the latest listings that match your search criteria. If you're also selling a home, check my Seller's Section for guidance and advice.

Selling

Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. How much is it REALLY worth? How long will it take to sell? How do you handle buyers making undesirable offers?

As the #3 top producing Prudential real estate agent in the nation, my experience and professionalism will help to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. I want you to get the maximum value for your home, within YOUR time frame. Here are just some of the things that I will do to market and sell your home:

- Buyers want to buy your home for as little as possible! Through detailed comparisons between your home and recently sold homes, and other properties currently on the Billings and Laurel Market, together we can determine what your home is really worth in today's market. In the industry this is called a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA.

- Buyers have their own timelines, which might not be yours! I make sure they don't waste your time by qualifying them to ensure their real ability to afford your home.

- More buyers interested in your Fort Myers home means more money in your pocket when it is sold. My extensive marketing of your home assures you of maximum value. For example, this web site will market your property all across the web. It will appear on Yahoo Real Estate, Microsoft MSN HomeAdvisor, and other top national sites. Plus your home will be placed on my web site within a few minutes time, giving your home instant exposure!

- When I begin marketing your home here in the Lee County Real Estate market, I will immediately notify all the buyers that I are helping find their ideal home, whether they are in Fort Myers or surrounding Southwest Florida Region.

- I'll also notify all the REALTORS® throughout the Lee and Collier County Area that I work with, who quickly tell their homebuyers. It is a powerful way to jump-start the sale of your home!

- You and I will walk through your home together. I will advise you how to present your property to maximize its selling price. Some improvements are worth it, and some are not! Be careful.

- Contracts are complicated, and intimidating. You don't want to go to a closing with some doubts. You will have the full benefit of my experience and knowledge for a smooth and successful closing. I recommend that you do not sign on any dotted lines without asking me first.

- I will make sure you conform to any and all Florida statutory disclosure requirements. I will also inform you of any inspections that you should consider having done ahead of time to smooth the negotiating process with buyers, and to ensure a successful escrow and closing.

You pay no up front costs for my services! So you can bet that I will work hard to get your home sold, for as much as this market will possibly bear. I will also work within your time frame and your needs. For example, sometimes it can be hard to sell and move out of your current home, and buy and move into a new home, all at the same time! I can help smooth this out.

Call or email me. Ask for a free In-Home Presentation. I will come to your home or office, and present you a plan that details exactly how I will market your home. There is absolutely no obligation, so don't let this opportunity pass. It is part of my job as a top real estate agent to offer you this service. ??Ask me ANY question about selling your Billings home or property. Or request my FREE in-home presentation of how I would market your property. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly.

Interested in learning just how much your home is worth? For a free market analysis of your property, click here .

Mortgage

The excitement of buying can kindle urgency to set up your Home Tour. When you view homes the American Dream gets closer to reality. However, instead of jumping in to view homes first, the smart first step in the process should be arranging your financing. This focuses you on a price range of homes that matches your personal finances, instead of looking at properties beyond your means. It can be very disappointing to have to step back to a lower price range to obtain a mortgage.

Fluctuations in interest rates may influence the size of home you can qualify for. When rates are low you can qualify for more house than when the rates are high. Various loan programs can influence the amount you can borrow, the rate that you will pay, and the cash required. These factors will influence your purchase. When you make these decisions before you look at properties, you reduce the stress that accompanies financing uncertainty.

There is another important reason to qualify first. A seller will not negotiate in earnest if you cannot prove that you can obtain a mortgage. When you present an offer to a seller, you will provide written proof from a lender that you have been examined and qualify for a loan.

If you find the right property, you should make an offer right away. A delay while you arrange your financing might allow another buyer to buy the property. If multiple buyers make offers at the same time, it will be the buyer with the best terms who is fully qualified that will win.

Learn more about qualifying for your mortgage or contact me to learn more about my preferred mortgage lenders.