Buyers Guide to our
Purchasing services
For Buyers
EXCLUSIVE BUYER SERVICES
Purchasing a home is a big commitment financially and one of the largest investment decisions most people will make. That is why we believe that professional representation is very important when navigating through all the intricate parts of the home buying process. Whether you are seeking your first home, second home, generational home, dream home, or investment property, I am fully committed to providing you with the highest quality of services, resources and advice, all while representing your best interests. We work from the very beginning to the end of the sale, and even after the sale is closed!! My team and I are committed to serving you. Getting the pre-approval to purchase a home, educating our clients on the current real estate market and negotiating the best terms and price. We also assist with the inspections and appraisals. We will represent your interest all the way through closing and beyond.
The home buying
PROCESS
Realtor
A skilled Realtor will help you find the pros and cons in each home under consideration, as well as offer invaluable knowledge about the market. Buying a home is not only one of the biggest ticket items you will purchase, but also one of the most meaningful. You want an expert on your side every step of the way to advocate for you and help negotiate on your behalf in order to obtain the best deal as possible.
We also have a network of professionals we work along side with that we can recommend to you, comprised of mortgage lenders, homes inspection companies, title companies, and other vendors that may be necessary to contact throughout the process.
Prior to Shopping
It is always best to obtain your pre-approval before starting the home searching process. Oftentimes, proof of a pre-approval may be required by the home sellers as part of the conditions of allowing home showings. It is also typically required as part of submitting a qualified offer on a home.
Once you have gone through the pre-approval process, you will know the price range you are qualified for and can establish the criteria for your new home including price range, size, location and other features.
Search
Time to start touring homes within your budget ! We will take notes on all the homes we visit. It can be hard to remember all the details of each home, so take pictures or video to help you remember each home, and review the notes you have written. Once we have found THE house for you, we will present an appropriate offer based off of recent sales and current buyer activity in the area, as well as the value of the property in its current condition.
Offer
When you’ve found the perfect home, we will help you decide on the terms of your offer to best position you for success. Negotiations may follow between you and the seller as you work towards an agreement. This is normal, and your agent will be there to guide you every step of the way.
As a Realtor® with strong industry knowledge, local experience, and established relationships with other real estate professionals, I will help you make a strategic offer on the property while working to ensure you are protected in this process.
inspection
It is always advisable to do a home inspection when buying a home regardless of whether you’re buying an existing home or new construction. Depending on how you write your offer, the Purchase Agreement may be contingent on conducting a home inspection of the property.
– Timeline for this will be determined in the Purchase Agreement (typically within 5-10 days).
– Requests for repairs or further negotiations will take place, following the inspection if any issues may arise.
Appraisal
If you are financing the property, your lender will send an appraiser out to do a valuation on the home.
– Results are given usually within 7-10 days.
– If the appraisal comes in lower than the sale price additional negotiations will take place.
– Once this process is complete most of what occurs takes place behind the scenes.
– Onward to closing!
Walkthrough
Prior to closing it is recommended to do a final walkthrough. This time is for the buyers to check that the home is in the same condition as contracted, all repairs have been completed, and any other requests or personal property that was negotiated as apart of the contract terms, have been met. Typically completed the day before or day of closing.
Closing Day
The title company will let you know what you will need to bring to closing.
– Closing typically takes an hour
-Title officially passes to you as soon as the contract is recorded. Pop the champagne, you are now a homeowner!
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