First-Time Homebuyer Connects with Downtown Condo Expert

Guidance from an experienced professional is vitally important. But, finding someone with expertise in the downtown condo market was even more important for Joshua Shaffer as he embarked on his first-time homebuying journey. A referral led him to the Berg Larsen Group.

“Right away when Barry and I met, he was interested in my preferences,” says Joshua. “His genuine care defined our approach to finding the right condo for me.”

Beyond the typical questions surrounding location and architectural design, Barry encouraged Joshua to consider the age of buildings, how many units they had, and how their HOAs were structured.

Joshua recalls, “Barry was invaluable in determining the unknown unknowns. He helped me identify the things I didn’t know to think about. I really leaned on him to know the buildings and communities.”

Through these conversations, Barry guided Joshua toward what became their ultimate search criteria: a condo with a solid valuation for future resale, close to the river, and a neighborhood element with greenspace.

“When the unit I purchased came on the market, we got in right away because there was less of a question around the building or location,” says Joshua.

During the closing process, Barry and his colleagues continued providing guidance, including answering questions about the condo and HOA docs.

“Barry never rushed me - he was always aligned with my timeline,” says Joshua. “He helped me identify things that were important to me. I couldn’t be more excited to move into my new condo.”