Live A Better Life By Owning A Home in Port St Lucie
Everyone should have enough Income to Live A Better Life in retirement; and enough Home Equity to leave a legacy to their grandchildren.
Build Home Equity
Earn Passive Income
Pay Less Taxes
Did you know that people who don't own a home or any other Real Estate:
Tend to have very low Net Worth (as renters)
Tend to have limited income, especially in retirement
May end up working past retirement age
Have limited ability to invest
Tend to pay more income tax
Have limited ability to live a better lifestyle
Have limited ability to leave a legacy for the next generation
Don't have the ability to earn passive rental income
Here are the 3 main reasons you should own a home in Port St Lucie, or anywhere else...
Build Home Equity
Earn Passive Income
Pay Less Income Tax
About Leighton Messam - REALTOR® in Port St Lucie
I am Leighton Messam and I believe that everyone should have enough income to live a better life in retirement and enough home equity to leave a legacy to their grand children.
That is why I encourage people to buy a home in Port St Lucie or anywhere else. And that is why I am a Realtor and a Mortgage Loan Officer.
I've been a Port St Lucie resident for almost 20 years. I know the area. In 2016 I got licensed as a Real Estate Agent and have been helping people to own property and build home equity ever since.
I know how frustrating it is to work with agents who don't communicate, don't know the area and don't have your interest at heart.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Happy Clients' Testimonials
I'm happy to have helped many people make Port St Lucie their home.
They're not only homeowners now, but they get to start or continue building home equity and laying a foundation for their children and grandchildren.
Adrian Samuel
Homeowner
easy to work with...
Leighton is the best!! He was easy to work with and explained the steps of the process to me. He was only a phone call or text away. Even after my closing he is still helping remind me about homestead.
Dala Laude
Homeowner
patient and understanding...
Leighton helped me with purchase of my first home here in Florida with patience and understanding. He's a pleasure to work with!
Y Carr
Homeowner
a great experience...
Easy, stress-free, quick support. This was a great experience, and I will be sure to refer my friends and family.
My Simple 4-Part Business Process
Real Estate Services
This simple business process is how I put my values into practice every day; so I can help you to Live A Better Life by owning Real Estate.
Clarify Your Goals
Whether you're buying or selling you need to have a clear picture of your goal.
I help you achieve that on our first conversation.
Clarify Your Current Situation
The very first step towards achieving your goals, is knowing where you are relative to where you want to go.
Create A Personalized Action Plan
Identify the gap between your current situation and your goal, then develop a roadmap to close it.
Provide Step-By-Step professional Guidance
Offer ongoing support and guidance to ensure you remain on track to achieve your goals. Continues after the closing to help you become a better homeowner or real estate investor.
My Business Conduct Policies...
These are the principles that drive me every day to be a better Realtor, a better Loan Officer, and a better person. I believe that everyone I work with, should benefit from my education, experience and expertise.
Honesty
Doing the right thing. Living A Better Life requires doing the right thing. Making the right decisions.
Be Pro-Active
Act with your best interest in mind. To Live A Better Life financially, clear goals must be set. etc
Be Clear
Clear communication. I believe in making sure we understand each other. No confusing real estate or mortgage industry jargon.
Be Better
I believe in ongoing personal and professional training and development. Always improving. Always getting better.
When You Hire Me You Get
MY TEAM
Marketing Agents
Transaction
Coordinators
Mortgage
Loan Officers
Handyman &
Sub-Contractors
FAQS
Is it better to buy a house or rent?
It depends. Generally speaking, if you would pay roughly the same amount for a mortgage as you would pay for rent AND, if you plan to stay put for a few years; then it would be better to buy. The main reason is that you would build equity in the house with each monthly payment, and if the house appreciates in value, that could result in a tax-free gain to you. Neither of those benefits are available to renters.
How much cash will I need to buy a house?
A good estimate of the amount of cash you will need to buy a house to live in, is 8% of the purchase price of the house. So if you're buying a house for $400,000, you will need about $32,000 in cash. This amount represents your down-payment AND your closing costs. The good news is that, this cash doesn't all have to come from you. You could get some from down-payment assistance programs, the seller/builder, and your family could also pitch in.
Who should I contact first, a Realtor or a Mortgage Loan Officer?
It's up to you. The Loan Officer will assess your current financial situation to see if you are ready to buy. They will also determine the price of the house you will be able to buy, give you a Pre-Approval Letter and an estimate of your monthly payment. If you want to know that before you start house-hunting, then contact the Loan Officer first. Unless you're buying cash, most Real Estate Agents will not take you house-hunting unless they know you are pre-approved for a mortgage and your buying power. This allows them to know the price range of houses to show you. So if you choose to contact a Realtor first, in very short order they will refer you to a trusted Loan Officer.
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