$40 mil
Volume
How much we did in business last year
5
# Agents
How many agents we have on our Team and its growing each quarter
2
# States
We do business in 2 states. NY and NJ
15.6
Avg. Yrs Experience
This is the average years of experience per agent in our Team
“ We’re a team of highly experienced Real Estate professionals, who have dealt with all facets of Real Estate in the last 10 years from new construction, to retail listings, retail buyers, handling multiple renovation crews, fix n flips, investment properties, commercial properties and wholesale deals. All this experience helps us give the best possible experience to each individual buyer, whether they be first time home buyers or someone else. ”
Talha & Nouman
Co-Founders of Team Kahf
01. Local Expert
The in-depth knowledge of the real estate market allows us to earn trust and provide real value to our clients.
02. Results Driven
We strive to meet all of our client's needs and understand that repeat business and referrals are essential in today's market. Their satisfaction with our services is what helps us to get referrals from every client we have.
03. Professional marketers
We combine digital and traditional marketing techniques to attract today's tech-savvy buyers and find unique off-market properties to help them sell at the best price.
Team Kahf - The Dream Team
Team Kahf is not there to just show houses to buyers or list houses for sellers. We go above and beyond as is evident from our many Testimonials. The Team Leads, Talha and Nouman, bring over 10 years of house flipping experience that is unparalleled in this industry. They have been at the forefront for the Real Estate industry and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in every transaction. They know how to connect with different people on their levels and bring a human and emphatic touch to this industry that is usually not there. They lead by example and want to make sure that you have the best possible experience with Team Kahf.
What We Can Help You With
You will only realize what we bring to the table once we get to meet you
Seller Listings
Since our overhead expenses are less than bigger brokerages, we can help you put more money in your pocket with our listing packages
Buyer Showings
We deal with a lot of first time home buyers and treat every buyer individually.
Investment Properties
Having helped a lot of Investors buy Investment Properties, this is also our strength
Vendor Network
Our professional network is very wide and experienced
Technology Oriented
We pride ourselves on using the latest technologies to help you get things done faster and more efficiently
Winning Bids
We love giving the winning touch to all our clients, whether they are buyers or sellers.
Talha is a phenomenal realtor! My family and I were traveling out Rochester NY, and did not have much time to look for a house. Talha did an amazing job finding multiple homes that had everything on our wish list in the location we were looking for and for the price as well. I can't tell you how many calls and texts we shared over every new listing! We loved that Talha always gave it to us straight. He provided guidance when viewing homes and during the signature process, he offered invaluable advice. He was even present for the closing, making sure we had a smooth transition to home. He is honest, generous, and kind. Truly an amazing person!Jamal Mouftah
Coming across Team Kahf and Nouman was the best thing that could’ve happened to me when I decided to sell my home and buy another one at the same time… The professionalism & experience that Nouman came with was nothing short of impressive. Being a seasoned Rehabber besides a Realtor, set him apart from the competition, right from the get-go… His extensive knowledge of homes went beyond what meets the eye. At every step of the home hunt, he would give us valuable insights and advice regarding every property that we visited, something that we, or any other agent would've surely missed. Not only that, Nouman had an amazing ability to listen to us and ease our concerns, no matter how big or small, when it came to the monumental task of selling AND purchasing 2 homes the same day!. Specially impressive was the fact how Nouman stayed on top of the whole process and all parties involved, including the attorneys, title company, lenders, and so many more. He would educate us about all steps of the process and prepare us well in advance for anything that needed to be provided or addressed. Whenever it seemed like things are getting stuck, Nouman was there before anyone else to facilitate a clever solution. May it be the Attorney Review, home inspections or general negotiations, his vast experience saved the day several times and kept the two transactions alive. I wouldn't hesitate to Highly recommend Team Kahf & Nouman to anyone including my friends or family... Thank You for a Great and Hassle-free Experience Nouman & Team Kahf.Mumtaz Ansari
Working with Talha was an absolute pleasure. His immense knowledge of the entire Real Estate process from the pre-approval till the closing table was extremely helpful being that we were first time home buyers. He would make himself available for conference calls with the lender and the attorneys. He definitely goes above and beyond for his clients which is greatly appreciated. Do yourself a favor if you’re looking to buy a house and work with Talha. You won’t be disappointed.Masood Taraki
It was an amazing experience working with Talha. He really understands the Real Estate market like no one else. He deals with his clients patiently and gives you his 200%. If you want to work with someone who is poised to become one of the Top Real Estate Agents in the Rochester area, give him a call and you’ll be happy you did. He is surely going to get all my referrals moving forward. Thanks Talha for getting me an awesome house at an amazing price.Saifaddin Sultan
Talha Shahid is a talented realtor and an exceptional human being. Our initial contacts online and by phone demonstrated his efficiency, professionalism, courtesy, intelligence and remarkable talent for listening and intuitively understanding the clients' needs, desires and limits. All these qualities and more were obvious from our first in-person meeting and throughout the development of our realtor-buyer relationship to today when we think of him as our first new friend in Rochester. As we resided in Hawaii, our on location search time in NY was limited to two weeks. Talha worked tirelessly to show us as many options as were appropriate and was astute in assessing the condition and suitability of each house we looked at in a fair minded and realistic manner. His knowledge of the areas, his passion for helping us find, evaluate and buy the most suitable house, his experience and study of mechanical engineering, and his empathic nature all contributed to his being the best realtor we could have ever found. One example of his fine character was evident when his son was born during our second search week. His first duty was clearly to his family and he managed to fulfill his family responsibilities with the aid of a close-knit extended family. Yet, even with little sleep, he still made himself available to continue helping us. We were delighted to witness his devotion to his family even while he fulfilled his working relationship with us. Talha is intelligent, honest and kind. He uses his people skills and his real estate knowledge to build rapport and trust with his clients, while going above and beyond his job as a realtor to work in their best interests, and to support every aspect of the relocation. Throughout this excellent experience, we felt very fortunate to work with him and we are thrilled to know him.Kat & Calvin
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General Questions
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step of the home buying process. Getting a pre-approval letter from a lender get the ball rolling in the right direction. You need to know how much you can borrow. Knowing how much home you can afford narrows down online home searching to suitable properties.
The loan estimate from your lender will also show how much money is required for the down payment and closing costs.
From start (searching online) to finish (closing escrow), buying a home takes about 10 to 12 weeks. Once a home is selected and the offer is accepted, the average time to complete the escrow period on a home is 30 to 45 days (under normal market conditions). Though, well-prepared home buyers who pay cash have been known to purchase properties faster than that. Some of our clients have found a home in 1-2 weeks and for some it takes longer to find the right house.
Most loan programs require a FICO score of 620 or better. Borrowers with higher credit scores represent less risk to the lender, often resulting in a lower the down payment requirement and better interest rate. Conversely, home shoppers with lower credit scores may need to bring more money to the table (or accept a higher interest rate) to offset the lender’s risk.
The national average for down payments is 11%. But that figure includes first time and repeat buyers. Let’s take a closer look. While the broad down payment average is 11%, first time homebuyers usually only put down 3 to 5% on a home. That’s because several first-time home buyer programs don’t require big down payments. A longtime favorite, the FHA loan, requires 3.5% down. What’s more, some programs allow down payment contributions from family members in the form of a gift.
That’s up to you! For sure, home shopping today is easier today than ever before. The ability to search for homes online and see pictures, even before setting a foot outside the comfort of your living room, has completely changed the home buying game. Convenience is at an all-time high. But, nothing beats visiting a home to see how it looks and ‘feels’ in person.