We will conduct a meeting with you to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan the search for your ideal property.
We will discuss all agency representation alternatives that are available for you and the sellers.
We will explain to you the representation agreement and the special services and benefits that it offers.
We will offer to arrange a pre-approval appointment with a reputable local lender to detirmine your range of affordability, which increases your negotiating strength.
We will find and arrange showings for properties that match the criteria you have selected.
We will discuss both positive and negative features of each property you view that may affect its value and resale in the future.
We will review all property inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property you have selected. We will disclose all physical defects of the property that are known to us.
We will thoroughly review the mandated seller's written property disclosure paperwork for disclosed problems. If problems exist, we will assist you in writing remedies into the Offer to Purchase and Contract.
We will explain to you the option of an appraisal contingency.
We will explain to you the option of a home warranty plan to reduce your risk of repair when purchasing a property.
We will recommend that you obtain both a professional building and termite inspection. Upon receipt of these reports, we will work with you to prepare a request of repairs to present to the seller.
We will prepare a written "Offer to Purchase and Contract" on the property you choose to purchase with terms specified by you. We will present this offer to the listing agent in a timely manner.
We will monitor and inform you of the progress of your contract as it moves towards the closing stage, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions.
We will accompany you on a thorough walk through of the property prior to closing, and we will provide assistance to resolve any problems discovered during that walk through.
We will contact you after the closing to follow up on any remaining details or service needs.
One of the first things to do when starting your home shopping is to decide on your price
range. To do this, you can use any number of available affordability calculators on the
Internet.
http://www.mortgage-calc.com/
http://www.yourmortgagecalculator.com/
Once you come to a conclusion about your price range, you will want to scan through some home listings online in your price range. You can start this search by taking a look at our current listings.
To prepare yourself to make competitive offers on homes, you need to obtain a mortgage pre-qualification from a lending institution. Unless, of course, you are fortunate enough to have cash to pay for your home.
You do not have to decide on your lender at this point. Mortgage pre-qualifications typically come with no strings attached. The pre-qualification gives sellers some assurance that you are a serious prospective buyer when you decide to place an offer.
It's always best to pre-qualify for a mortgage before starting your home shopping. You'll know exactly how much a financial institution would be willing to lend you.
Look no further. Give us a call or send us an email. We'd be happy to help you with any Real Estate needs. Contact Us.
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