Howdy Friends!
I’m Joanna Batsel a Realtor since 2019 serving all of DFW
I am a mom of two and a wife of one :) I finally parted ways with the service industry after many years to take a leap of faith in real estate and I have not looked back. I am a problem solver, a rule follower, and am humble enough to say I learn something new everyday and look forward to it. I have helped well over 100 families and look forward to helping 1000 more.
If you are ready to start your home journey whether it's a first time home buyer, selling, or leasing please fill out my contact form and we can start working together.
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It’s my goal to be your guide throughout the process, whether you’re Looking for your first home or your forever home.
Vendors I Trust
Nothing is better than a personal recommendation
Relationships are everything in this industry, and working with the right (or wrong!) vendors can make or break your transaction. From home inspectors to title agents, I have a list of people and companies I recommend my clients to partner with throughout their process.
Let’s sit down together to see who might be a good fit for you!
FAQs
How do I get started?
The best place to start is by having a consultation with a real estate professional and coming up with a game plan. Many times my clients will reach out 3-12 months before making a real estate decision to come up with a plan. This is a free consultation where we talk about what the most strategic real estate move for you could be.
Is now the right time to buy / sell?
The answer is, it depends. It depends what your needs are. Questions like, how long will you stay in the house? if you sell where will you going to go? How much equity do you have in the property? Generally speaking, we all know that the market goes up and down, but generally an upward trend. I think most importantly, it’s not timing the market correctly, but rather, how much time you have in the market that matters. I’ve seen many people sit on the sidelines waiting for the perfect timing
Do I need a 20% down payment to buy my first home?
Absolutely not! Most first time home buyers use a FHA loan requiring 3.5% down payment. Even certain areas of DFW qualify for a 0% down payment USDA loan.
How long does the process take?
When buying, my clients normally view homes for between 2-4 weeks before going under contract and closing & possession 30-45 days later. I normally recommend people giving themselves 70-90 days for the entire process.
When selling, I recommend having a consultation earlier, rather than later. This will give us time to run reports to correctly estimate how long it will take before your home sells in the current market. Each neighborhood is a different market resulting in a different timeline to sell your home