Preparation
-Hire an experienced real estate professional.
-Select a lender for the pre-approval process (we have excellent referrals).
-Discuss how your budget works with your home search criteria.
-Review contracts and timelines.
Define Success
-What is your motivation to buy?
-What is your time frame to move?
-Ideal features vs. non-negotiables?
-What neighborhood attributes are you looking for?
Understanding the Market
-Research neighborhoods of interest.
-Analysis of active, pending, and sold homes as well as seasonal nuances and current market conditions.
Let’s Find Your Home!
-Notifications of new and off-market listings.
-Attend open houses and showings.
-Select your ideal home.
Offers & Negotiation Strategies
-Discuss terms to make a compelling offer.
-Strategies for a possible multiple offer situation.
-Offer presentation, highlighting buyer strengths.
-Negotiate to optimize price and terms.
-Acceptance of an offer.
The Escrow Process
-Obtain fully executed contract and open escrow.
-Wire initial deposit to escrow per the terms of the agreement.
-Notify lender to begin the loan and order the appraisal.
-Contact insurance agent for homeowner’s coverage.
Inspections & Disclosures
-Schedule all home inspections.
-Review disclosures and reports.
-Review and approve preliminary title report.
-Removal of contractual contingencies.
-Schedule final walk-through prior to closing.
Closing Escrow
-Review closing statement from escrow.
-Meet with escrow to sign loan documents and closing paperwork.
-Wire the down payment and closing costs to escrow.
-Transfer utilities to new home.
-Receive recording confirmation and key delivery.
-Celebrate!!
Working Together Again
-Staying in touch.
-Providing resources and recommendations.
-Referrals, testimonials, and online reviews.
-Second homes and investment properties.
FIND YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME