Free Home Buyer's Guide
WHAT TO CONSIDER IN THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS
- Be Mindful of Your Credit Profile
- Don't try to Time the Market
- Research the Neighborhood
- Think Long-Term & Think Re-Sale
- Look at all your Expenses
- Look beyond Staging
- Never Buy the most Expensive home on the Block
- Type of Home You Want to Buy
- Rank Specific Features You're Looking For
- Size of Mortgage You Qualify for
- Mortgage Process
- Estimate Budget
- Obtain Pre-Approval Letter for a Loan
- Choose a Mortgage Type
- Complete Mortgage Application
- Conduct Current Home Appraisal
- Mortgage Process and Underwriting
THE BUYING PROCESS-WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
- Finding a Home
- Considering Financing Options
- What type of Mortgage is right for me?
- Making an Offer
- Multiple Offers
- Obtaining Home Inspection
- What home inspectors cover in your Home Inspection?
- Title Insurance
- Who pays for what? Seller/Buyer Responsibilities
- 30 Day Escrow-Timeline
- Home Buying Process - Blog Posts
HOW DOES A REAL ESTATE AGENT HELP YOU BUY?
- The Homebuying Process is Time-consuming
- You Have Limited Access to Online Listings
- Understanding the Market is Difficult
- Look for Experienced Agent
- Uses the Right Tools
- Is Visible in the Real Estate Community
- Uses Unique Value Proposition to Show the Best Homes
- Communicates with the Sellers Agent
- Monitors Your Mortgage Commitment
- Helps You Find a Home
- Determines the Right Locations
- Negotiates Offers
- Market Conditions
- Finances/ Timeline of the Buyers
- Negotiates the Price
- Inspects the Home
- Negotiates within Reason
- Negotiate Home Inspection Repairs
- Makes Closing Process Smooth
- Arrange Final Walkthrough
- Walk-through,
- Close of Escrow, Keys
- Congratulations!
- Checklists/Worksheets
Additional information for First Time Homebuyers
- Understanding the Mortgage Process: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
- Preparation and Guidance: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
- Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying Your 1st Investment Property
Complimentary 24-page copy of the Home Buyer's Guide!
Many of my clients start educating themselves about the real estate market about six months to two years before deciding to sell or purchase a home. To that end I have put together guides to help educate and inform. I made it easy to search and save the search so you can monitor the market and make your decision when you’re ready. Please complete the form below, you'll receive an email with a link to the Guide. Review the guide and we can discuss next steps.