Buying Your Home
Once you have selected a reputable realtor the process
of buying a house can be exciting and trouble free. Please be open
with your realtor so that she or he can help you find the best house for
you.
With inventory diminishing daily and multiple offers being extremely common,
it is of great importance that you position yourself to have the "Best Chance"
to get your offer accepted. You enhance your chance of getting the home of your
choice by doing the following:
- Get pre-approved for the purchase:
This takes very
little time and is of great value. At this time, identify the price
range for which you qualify and which fits your lifestyle.
- Submit a strong competitive offer:
Submit the offer as if there
will be multiple offers.
- Include substantial earnest money deposit:
Acceptance of an offer
is sometimes determined by the amount of the deposit. A larger amount may
signify a bigger commitment to the seller.
- Minimize or eliminate contingencies:
The fewer contingencies, the
stronger the offer.
- Make a buyer profile available:
Time on the job, flexibility,
reason for purchasing seller's home, etc.
- Be prepared to preview a new property quickly:
Homes sell
sometimes in hours. Be prepared to make decisions quickly and be accessible to
change the terms instantly.
- Buyer and agent to have instant communication access:
Let us
maintain instant access to each other via office phone, voice mail, fax, pager
or cellular phone.
Do your homework.
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