BUY
GIVING YOUR DREAMS AN ADDRESS
OUTLINE SUCCESS
What is your motivation to buy?
What price range are you considering?
What is your timeline to move?
What are your ideal features and “non-negotiables”?
What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
Obtain a loan approval letter
Research neighborhood of interest
Analysis of active, pending and sold transactions
Review contracts and timelines
Personal timing and seasonal considerations
Market forces: supply v. demand, macro v. micro
Create Profile-Based Buyer Attraction Strategy
HOME HUNT
Notification of new and off-market properties (PRELIST)
Virtually tour listings from the comfort of your home
Discuss multiple offer strategies
Offer presentation and highlight buyer strategies
Negotiate to optimize price and terms
Acceptance of offer or counter offers
INTO ESCROW
Wire initial deposit to escrow per terms of the agreement
Lender to begin loan process and order appraisal
Sign and return opening package of escrow instructions
Contact insurance agent for homeowner coverage
Provide escrow with vesting (title) information
Schedule all desired home inspections, (i.e. lead paint report)
Approve/negotiate repairs based on inspection reports
Review/approve all seller and state-required disclosures
Review/approve preliminary title report
Meet deadlines and remove contractual contingencies
Final walk-through prior to the close of escrow
Welcome home
Review closing statement from escrow
Virtually meet with escrow to sign loan documents
Arrange to wire down payment and closing costs
Transfer utilities to the new location
Closing, key delivery, and celebration
Move into the property
Move-in checklist
Staying in touch and keeping you informed
Second homes and investment properties
Providing resources and introductions
Referrals, testimonials, and reviews
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No matter where you are in the process of buying a home, it’s never too early to become educated. As a millennial myself, I understand how daunting it can be when faced with the prospect of trying to hit every item on your wishlist while finding your first dream home.
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