Questions
The questions people actually ask before they call.
No hedging and no sales language. If something here isn't clear, ask me directly and I'll give you the same kind of answer.
How much does it cost to work with you as a buyer?
Real estate commissions are not set by law and are always negotiable. In most Nevada transactions the seller and their broker decide what, if anything, they offer a buyer's agent, and anything not covered there is agreed between you and me in writing before we start touring homes. I will give you the actual numbers at our first meeting, before you sign anything.
I'm relocating to Las Vegas from another state. Where do we start?
With a conversation, not a house. We talk about your timeline, whether you are selling somewhere else first, where you will be commuting, and what kind of neighborhood actually fits your life. I moved my own family here from Connecticut, so I know which parts of that are harder than people expect. Once that is clear, the search gets much shorter.
I'm moving to Connecticut, or somewhere that isn't Connecticut or Las Vegas. Can you still help?
Yes. A move to Connecticut from any state is one I handle myself, through Lewis Real Estate, the same way I handle a move to Las Vegas through Keller Williams VIP. If you are headed anywhere else, I place you with a vetted agent in that market through the Keller Williams referral network, brief them on your timeline and what matters to you, and stay involved until you have keys. It costs you nothing extra to start that way; referral arrangements run between the brokerages.
You're licensed in two states. How does that work?
I hold an active Nevada salesperson license with Keller Williams VIP in Las Vegas and an active Connecticut salesperson license with Lewis Real Estate in West Hartford. Each transaction is handled under the brokerage in that state, using that state's contracts and disclosures. In practice it means that if you are selling in Connecticut and buying here, you are not handing your file to a stranger halfway through.
What happens at a first meeting?
Usually thirty to forty-five minutes, in person or on a call. I ask more than I pitch. We cover your timeline, your financing, what you want and what you will compromise on, and I go over the Duties Owed by a Nevada Real Estate Licensee form so you know exactly what my obligations to you are. You leave knowing the next three steps. Nothing to sign that day.
Do you work with military buyers and VA loans?
Yes. I hold the Military Relocation Professional certification from the National Association of REALTORS®, which covers PCS timelines, VA loan requirements, and what happens when orders change in the middle of a transaction. Nellis and Creech families are a real part of this market. I am not a lender, so financing questions go to your loan officer, but I will make sure the contract and the timeline account for how VA actually works.
How long does it take to buy a home here?
From accepted offer to keys, a typical financed purchase runs about thirty to forty-five days, and cash can be faster. The search before that is the variable. Some buyers find it in two weekends, others take months. Anything I tell you about timing is an estimate. Your lender's underwriting and the seller's situation drive the calendar more than I do.
Still have a question?
Ask it directly. I would rather answer something awkward early than have you find out late.