Buying your Home.
Our Process.
Phase 1
Identifying Your Goals
-What is your motivation to buy?
-What is your ideal price range?
-What is your desired move in date?
-What are your must haves?
-What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
Planning and Preparation
-Discuss objectives and process with your Realtor
-Select a lender and begin the loan approval process if not paying cash
-Obtain a loan approval letter
-Sign exclusive buyer-broker agreement
Knowing the Market
-Analysis of active, pending, and sold transactions
-Review contracts and timelines
-Personal timing and seasonal considerations
-Supply v. Demand, macro v. micro
Phase 2
Finding your home
-Browse and narrow down online listings
-Which online websites work
-Notification of new and off-market properties
-Attend Open Houses with your Realtor
-Start local and fan out
Offer and Negotiation Strategies
Offers and Negotiation Strategies
-Knowing the Purchase Contract
-Our multiple offer strategy
-Presenting your offer to win
-Negotiate to optimize price and terms
-Define offer acceptance criteria
Trade Up, or Down
Do you need to sell your home in order to be able to make an offer? Let's talk about what that looks like, and our strategy to make it all come together.
Phase 3
Closing Process
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-Starting the closing process immediately
-Confirming due dates for key contract items, such as deposits and inspections
-Start loan process if getting a mortgage
-Contact insurance company for homeowner coverage quotes
Inspections
-Schedule all desired inspections as soon as possible, including wind mitigation and the 4 pt
-Review all disclosures and inspection reports
-Approve or negotiate repairs based on inspection and contract
Disclosures and Condo/HOA
-Review seller disclosures
-Review condo/HOA requirements and documents, including rules and financials
-Start the buyer approval process asap if required.
Phase 4
Closing
-Schedule final walk through prior to close
-Review the closing statements prior to closing
-Review and sign loan documents
-Wire required funds to title company
-Transfer utilities to your new home
-Get key at closing, celebrate!
-Move into your new home
-Move in checklist
Continuing the relationship
-Staying in touch and keeping you informed
-Second homes and investment properties
-Providing resources and introductions
-Referrals and reviews
Becoming familiar with your new community
We know that buying or selling your home is a big life transition, and our team is here to help you at every step of the way. We know that it's not just a roof over your head, it's where your life happens.
We're here for you at all phases of your life.