The Buyer Experience
We’ve helped hundreds of buyers find their dream homes!
Our 8 Steps Buying Process
Beginning your home search can be an overwhelming and daunting task. Our team makes sure that you understand each of the 8 steps that we take to make the process as easy and painless as possible. With our support and guidance, you will live happily ever after in your dream home.
In Person or Virtual Consultation
Today, the average Realtor just won’t do. You need an expert who understands how COVID-19 is impacting the thoughts and actions of the consumer (virtual showings, proper safety protocols, e-signing documents, etc.). You need someone who can simply and effectively explain the changes in today’s process to you and your family. You need an expert who will guarantee you make the right decision, especially in these challenging times. In this first visit we will meet review the process, your needs and wants as well as establish how we can guide you in the process.
Get Pre-Approved
Keep in mind, before you start the process to purchase a home, you’ll also want to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Lenders will evaluate several factors connected to your financial track record, one of which is your credit history in additional to your income, assets and down payment.
Find a Home
The process of buying a home is not one to enter lightly. You need to decide on key things like how long you plan on living in an area, school districts you prefer, what kind of commute works for you, and how much you can afford to spend.
Make an Offer
Today’s real estate market clearly has high homebuyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of houses for sale, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Be sure to check out or blog for insights as well a our latest post How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Have a Inspection
The home inspection is a way to determine the current state, safety, and condition of the home before you finalize the sale. If anything is questionable in the inspection process – like the age of the roof, the state of the HVAC system, or just about anything else – you as a buyer have the option to discuss and negotiate any potential issues or repairs with the seller before the transaction is final. Again we are your guide and as a key expert to help you through this part of the process.
The Loan Process
There are certain “Do’s and Don’ts” which may affect the outcome of your loan request. These remain in effect before, during, and after loan approval up until The time of settlement when your loan is funded and recorded. Many times credit, income, and assets are verified the hour before you have signed your final loan documents. Find out more about this step and the appraisal.
Close the Sale
The home inspection is a way to determine the current state, safety, and condition of the home before you finalize the sale. If anything is questionable in the inspection process – like the age of the roof, the state of the HVAC system, or just about anything else – you as a buyer have the option to discuss and negotiate any potential issues or repairs with the seller before the transaction is final. Again I am your guide as a key expert to help you through this part of the process.
Move In
That wasn’t so hard right? Too bad there is not a font for sarcasm, but truly once you get to this finish line you cannot wait to move in!
Even though this is the last step of your home buying journey you will find that our goal is to be your Preferred Realtor of Choice not only during this time but throughout your home-owning years as well. You will find that in this process I always a person in just about any area of Residental Real Estate.