Guide to Buying Your Home
When it comes to preparing your home for sale, whether you're opting for a traditional on-market approach or considering the discretion of an off-market sale, there's a plethora of behind-the-scenes tasks that demand attention to ensure your property shines in its best light.
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Conduct a Needs Analysis
It's essential to partner with a real estate agent who understands your motivations for purchasing a new home. At this stage, we will gather the critical data we need to commence our search.
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Financing
If you need financing, our network of vetted lenders and financial experts will help you choose the best option and get pre-approved. They'll also help you determine exactly what home and down payment you can afford. All of this preparation will solidify your position as a serious market contender.
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Lets Go Shopping
We'll help you create a wish list that details what you desire in your new residence and community. During this process, we'll determine your must-haves and nice-to-haves, take inventory of everything you're seeking, and order it all by priority. Then, we'll find properties that check all the must-have boxes within your budget and begin scheduling showings.
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Make an Offer and Negotiate
Once you've found a property that meets your standards, we'll help you formulate a fair, data-driven offer based on an in-depth market analysis and draw up a purchase agreement . Then, we'll use our proven negotiation skills to guide you through contingencies, making sure you don't spend any more money than necessary. In a competitive market, it's not uncommon to be competing with other potential buyers, but we have a strong record of getting our buyers offers accepted. Should things not work out, we'll be ready with a game plan for our next offer.
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Conduct a Property Inspection
Once your offer is accepted, we'll send an independent licensed inspector to thoroughly investigate the condition of the home. An inspection is your best insurance, since inspectors are trained to detect issues that may not be apparent during a walk-through. It can also be a powerful negotiating tool if any problems are uncovered. If issues arise, we'll work with you to develop a strategy on how best to proceed.
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Get Final Financing Approval
This part can get com plicated. An immense amount of paperwork changes hands, and all the details are put into place. We're experienced at managing the crucial final stages of loan approval, and we'll shield you from overwhelm by regularly monitoring the progress of your transaction and keeping you informed about any funds that might be expected from you. We'll also work with your lender to make sure all the necessary paperwork is complete as we move steadily toward a stress-free closing.
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Close and Celebrate
A few days before the sale is finalized, we'll conduct a final walk-through. Then, both you and the seller will sign closing statements, and the keys will be yours. It's time to celebrate!
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Stay in Touch
Even after the real estate transaction is completed, I genuinely value our connection and hope to maintain our relationship. Whether you have questions about homeownership, need recommendations for local services, or simply want to catch up, I'm here for you. Let's stay in touch and continue to support each other beyond the sale of your property. Feel free to reach out anytime—I'm just a call or message away.
Move in Checklist
Before You Move In:
If you plan to purchase a home warranty, do so before closings
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Plan your move: Hire movers and schedule truck or storage pod rentals
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Go to your scheduled final walk through (optional)
Cancel/Transfer any utilities
Once You're Moved In:
Change any keyed locks, and install new ones
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Update your mailing address with your new home address
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Register to vote, register your car, and update the address on your drivers license