Buy your dream house with confidence

So, you want to buy a house - now what? Buying a home is an emotional, exciting, and also exhausting experience. You may also be wondering along the way - what am I missing?

I have a proven process that makes buying a home a breeze. 

• Call Me. We will visit about the stages of the buying process and I will have you and your co-buyer complete a Buyer Survey exercise. The exercise is a crucial element to assessing type of home, timeline, budget, area, needs, and wants. 
• Get pre-approved. Choosing your team wisely is crucial as to how smoothly the transaction completes. I have a trusted list of local lenders who are excellent at their work and are able to offer the best options for your unique situation. 
  
• Curated Homes. Based on the results of you Buyer Survey, I will present you with a list of curated homes that fit your specifications. Most agents will put you on a drip campaign and just have them forwarded to you without pre-screening. I enjoy pre-screening as your time is important and there isn't a need to send homes that do not meet your specific needs.
• Use My Mobile App. Understandably, many buyers enjoy the fun of scrolling through homes. I have a mobile app that allows you to scroll during your down time! It is linked directly to the MLS and unlike popular home search sites, I won't sell your personal information!
  
  
• Make an offer. Once you’ve found your dream home, you may want to move quickly. I will guide you on a reasonable first offer to start negotiations based on market conditions. Money you will need when an offer is made is earnest money, option money, and money for a home inspection. Also, make sure you consider closing costs which could account for 2-5% of the home price.
• Negotiate. Prepare to go back and forth with the seller a few times on price and selling conditions. I will be your advocate here and try to get you, as much as possible for your money while being fair and respectful to the seller and their real estate agent.
• An accepted offer. Pop the champagne! If you reach an agreement, you’ll make a deposit to an escrow account to show good-faith. Escrow is usually 30 days where the seller takes the house off the market with the contractual expectation that you’ll purchase the house - provided you don’t find any serious problems during the inspection.
• Do a home inspection. Even if the home appears to be flawless, there’s no substitute for having a professional inspector review the property for quality, safety, and general condition of your potential home. You don’t want to be surprised with a home that needs a lot of unexpected repairs. If the inspection reveals undisclosed serious defects, you can negotiate further to have the seller make repairs or discount the selling price. You’ll also likely have the option to withdraw your offer and get your deposit money back.
• Closing. When your negotiations with the seller are successful, and the inspection came back clean, you should be ready to close. At your closing, you’ll spend a little over an hour signing lots of paperwork and then will be handed the keys.