Are you positioned to Win?  

 9 Key Strategies for Winning in the Home Buying Game

Phase One


Outlining your objectives

                                              

  • 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?                                               

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

  • Discuss objectives and processes with your Realtor®
  • Select a lender and begin the loan approval process
  • Obtain a loan approval letter
  • Sign an exclusive buyer-broker agreement with your Realtor® Research
  •  Neighborhoods of interest with your Realtor®

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET

  • Analysis of active, pending, and sold transactions Review contracts and timelines
  • Personal timing and seasonal considerations
  •  Market forces: supply v. demand, macro v. micro
  • Trends

 

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Phase Two 

                                               

FINDING YOUR HOME

  • Browse and review online listings with your Realtor®
  • Review how online websites work with your Realtor® 
  • Notification of new and off-market properties 
  • Attend Open Houses with your Realtor®

OFFERS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND STRATEGIES

  • Learn about the Purchase Contract from your Realtor®      
  •  Discuss multiple offer strategies (as needed)
  • Offer presentation and highlight buyer strengths.                                                                       
  • Negotiate to optimize price and terms
  • Acceptance of offer/counter offers                    

 KEY TAKE A W A Y

 Select your ideal location and home which support your lifestyle. 




Phase Three 

                                               

Contract Process 

  • Wire initial deposit per terms of the agreement
  • Notify the lender to begin the loan process and order an appraisal 
  • Sign and return the opening package of contracts
  • Discuss homeowners insurance coverage with your agent 
  • Finalize vesting (title) details of ownership.                                      


INSPECTIONS AND DISCLOSURES

  • Schedule all desired home inspections, including termite reports.                                           
  •  Review all disclosures and reports.
  •  Approve or negotiate repairs based on inspection reports                                       
  • Review and approve all seller and state-required disclosures                                       
  • Review and approve the preliminary title report                                       
  • Meet deadlines and remove contractual contingencies.                                      
  • Schedule final walk-through 

 KEY TAKE A W A Y

 This is the time for due diligence during the inspection period. 




Phase Four                      

CLOSING        

  • Review closing statement
  • 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

W O R K I N G   T O G E T H E R  A G A I N

  • Staying in touch and keeping you informed
  •  Second homes and investment properties 
  • Providing resources and introductions
  •  Referrals, testimonials, and reviews

                                   


    

                                               


                                   


    

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