Zohra Emery

The first step in buying a home is getting pre-approved for a mortgage (unless you're buying with all cash). This involves contacting a lender who will assess your credit, income, and financial situation to determine how much you can afford to borrow. Pre-approval strengthens your position as a serious buyer and helps you set a realistic budget for your home search. Would you like help finding a trusted lender or preparing for pre-approval?

Preparing your house before selling is key to attracting buyers and getting top dollar. Here's a comprehensive checklist to get your home market-ready: 1. Deep Clean Everything Clean carpets, windows, baseboards, and appliances Eliminate pet or smoke odors Consider hiring a professional cleaning crew 2. Declutter & Depersonalize Remove personal photos, excess furniture, and clutter Create a neutral, open feel so buyers can imagine themselves living there 3. Make Repairs Fix leaky faucets, cracked tiles, broken door handles, etc. Patch holes in walls and touch up paint Ensure all light bulbs work and match in color temperature 4. Neutral Paint & Light Touch-Ups Freshen walls with neutral, light tones (like greige or soft white) Repaint bold or dark colors to appeal to a wider audience 5. Boost Curb Appeal Mow the lawn, trim hedges, and plant flowers Power wash walkways and siding Paint or clean the front door and replace worn house numbers 6. Stage the Home Arrange furniture to maximize space and flow Use light staging: fresh towels, new throw pillows, and subtle décor Highlight focal points (like fireplaces or views) 7. Professional Photography Hire a photographer to take high-quality listing photos Consider 3D tours or drone shots, especially if the property has views or land 8. Pre-Inspection (Optional) Identifies issues you can fix upfront to avoid surprises during escrow Would you like a Free value market analysis of your property?

I've worked with a diverse range of clients, including seniors whose homes I sold because they wanted to downsize or move close to family members, young first-time homebuyers, single mothers, and single men.

Navigating a painful divorce and residing in a hotel after the sale of his marital home, my recent client and I embarked on a focused home search. He swiftly identified a property he adored, and we successfully closed escrow within an impressive two-week timeframe. It was a remarkably smooth and swift transaction during a challenging personal time for my client.

I started with purchasing homes and selling them with my family. It was a successful enterprise multiple times. I fell in love and my curiosity and perseverence led me to get into real estate as a professional.

I am an avid learner. Always researching, reading and absorbing new knowledge. I was previously in the Information Technology at Sony Electronics. Today as a realtor, I successfully apply my IT knowledge to my real estate business.