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What to Expect

We will walk you step by step through your home-buying experience, finding “the one” house for you by helping you:
  • Distinguish and organize your house needs
  • Find homes that fit these needs
  • Negotiate on your behalf to get what is best for you
From house hunting to closing, we are always just a call away. Home Buying Process
  • Find a real estate agent
  • Obtain lender pre-approval
  • Find a home
  • Negotiate and get mutual acceptance
  • Order home inspections
  • Review title, HOA docs if applicable
  • Open escrow, deposit earnest money
  • Submit a loan application
  • Obtain lender appraisal, underwriting, and final approval
  • Conduct final walk-through
  • Review loan docs and sign
  • Record a new deed with the county
Prioritize Your Home Needs
  • What type of home are you looking for? (single family, condo, townhouse, etc)
  • Determining location; Where you do you want to live? For how long?
  • Commute: what are your commonly travelled-to places? (work, family, hospitals?)
    • How far do you want to be from these places?
    • Is distance from work important? Is your work location likely to change in the near future?
  • Desired features
    • Interior and Exterior Square Footage
    • Layout: two-story/rambler/split entry
    • Year built
    • Garage type
  • School district
  • Price range
  • Moving date
  • Does your current home need selling?