We know that for first time home buyers and even seasoned ones, the home buying process can be a bit confusing. So, we have put together this Home Buyers Workbook to help you understand the entire process. The chapters of this workbook can be accessed from the menu to the left. If you have any questions while reviewing this workbook, please don't hesitate to call us. If you would like a hard copy of this workbook mailed to you, please call and request one or click here to request it on-line.

Just the size of this workbook should give you a clue that buying a home can be a complicated business. Also, there is a lot of competition out there trying to buy "your perfect home". Our Team is committed to providing you the best service in the business...right through moving day! Give yourself the competitive advantage and confidence in working with professionals you can trust to help you find your way home.. call The DeHanas Team!

What are the advantages of working with The DeHanas Team to buy a home?

Buying a home is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences most of us ever have; It's also one of the most challenging. If you're buying for the first time, the process may seem overwhelming. And even if you've been through it several times, every move is different and presents new challenges. So one clear advantage of enlisting the help of The DeHanas Team is simply that you don't have to "go it alone." The DeHanas Team has the training, the knowhow, and the experience to help you through each step of the process, and make the process of finding, buying, and moving into your new home as smooth, quick, and enjoyable as it can be. Another advantage is that The DeHanas Team represents a valuable source of information about market trends, communities and neighborhoods, and especially, homes for sale throughout the area. Remember, not every home seller runs an ad in the local paper or puts a sign in the yard; you could be driving by some outstanding properties that may be just what you're looking for in a home. The DeHanas Team, on the other hand, offers you access to complete, regularly updated information about every home listed by area agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

In addition, The DeHanas Team employs the team approach with a competent team of assistants to ensure a smooth process every step of the way...all the way home.

Real estate is a complicated business. There are a million details that must be handled on a timely basis in order to provide the quality service that you deserve. The Team's professional input will help prepare your home for a sale or they will "search the world over" for the home of your dreams. Rachel DeHanas has grown and developed her own marketing and servicing team to insure that her customers and clients receive memorable real estate service... not just satisfactory, but MEMORABLE!

Rachel DeHanas has received Real Estate awards for the almost twenty-five years. Since 1987 she has been top producer in the same area and in 1992 and 1993, a regional top producer. In 1999,2000,2001 and 2002 she was recognized as the top Re/Max agent in the State of Maryland and out of the top 100 agents ranked 15 internationally in 2002. She also has received many service awards which have a special meaning, since the awards are determined by comments from Clients and Customers, like yourself.

If you already haven't done so please Meet the Team!

Let Us Help You!
Buying a house can be confusing at times. There can be many different directions and options. But no matter where you find a home you may be interested in seeing, you need only to call The DeHanas Team for help. Because we share a cooperating relationship with all real estate offices within our community, it means we can show you properties that are listed with us or any broker in our area. We can also assist you in "For Sale By Owner" transactions. Just call The DeHanas Team at 301/870-1717 for all the information you need!

Hear about a property for sale?
Give us a call and we'll search out the details for you!

See a sign?
We can show you properties that are listed with us or any broker in our area. We can also assist you in FOR SALE BY OWNER transactions!

Read an ad?
We can help you with any house you read about in the paper, no matter what company or individual is marketing the home. In fact, just circle the ads, drop off your paper and we'll find out all of the details!

Open House...
Want to visit an OPEN HOUSE? If we cannot accompany you, please either do not sign in or sign in with The DeHanas Team name after yours!

Want to tour a New Construction Project?
The DeHanas Team will need to accompany you to the property on the initial visit. By letting us help you with builders, you get all the services offered in this presentation, as well as those offered by the builder...without paying more for it!

To provide unsurpassed SERVICE to help you BUY in the SHORTEST TIME, with the LEAST INCONVENIENCE to you...OUR CUSTOMER...WE WILL...

• Initiate and maintain constant and continuous communication with you.
• Carefully analyze your needs, being sensitive to your special requirements.
• Orient you to current market conditions.
• Provide helpful community data.
• Explain the local real estate practices and procedures.
• Provide information on financing alternatives.
• Thoroughly analyze the entire inventory of homes on the market.
• Provide information on selected properties that meet your needs.
• Avoid wasting your time.
• Professionally show selected properties.
• Explain process of offer presentation.
• Carefully review the offer to purchase.
• Conscientiously facilitate the negotiations.
• Explain post-purchase activities and responsibilities.
• Follow-up on post-purchase activities.
• Keep in touch with you after moving day.