Buying your first home
I’ll walk you through the process, explain the terminology and help you understand your options.
Explore the buyer’s guideFIRST-TIME BUYERS, YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Your first home.
One step at a time.
I work with buyers and sellers throughout the Finger Lakes. I have experience working with first-time buyers, and I like to keep things approachable—answering questions, explaining the process, and helping you feel confident from our first conversation to the closing table.
No need to have it all figured out before we talk.
THE FINGER LAKESLET’S FIND YOUR PLACE
Matthew McConnellNYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Work with Matt
I can help with more than finding a house.
Meet Matt
Real estate guidance without the pressure
Local knowledge. Straightforward advice. Real answers.
Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or selling a property you’ve owned for years, my goal is the same: make the process easier to understand and help you make confident decisions.
I’m a NY licensed real estate salesperson with the Hart & Homes Team at RE/MAX In Motion.
Meet the Hart & Homes teamLocal knowledge
Finger Lakes communities, neighborhoods, schools, lakes, commutes and everything in between.
Buying experience
From figuring out where to start to negotiating the offer and getting to the closing table.
Selling experience
Pricing strategy, preparation, marketing and negotiating — with a plan built around your goals.
The local guide
Explore beyond your front door
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Get to know the area
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Local school districts
Candor Central School DistrictDryden Central SchoolsIthaca City School DistrictLansing Central School DistrictOdessa-Montour Central School DistrictSouth Seneca Central School DistrictSpencer-Van Etten Central School DistrictTioga Central School DistrictTrumansburg Central School DistrictWatkins Glen Central School District
Client reviews
A few words from people I’ve helped
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A conversation, at your pace
Big questions.
Easy first step.
You don’t need a perfect plan. Tell me where you’re at, and we’ll figure out what comes next.
Hey, I’m Matt.Your questions are welcome here.
LET’S TALK HOME
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