Deciding To
Buy
Preparing
To BuyChoosing A
Real Estate
Agent Time to
Go ShoppingEscrow
Inspections &
Appraisals
Moving In
- Select a Realtor/establish a relationship
We are a full time, professional Realtor with extensive market knowledge. We will work together to find the right home for you. - Initial consultation with your Realtor to evaluate your needs and resources
We will meet to discuss your needs and analyze your resources. Once we establish your needs, we will provide guidance to financial institutions where you can obtain information in order to get the best financing available. - Find the right home for you
We will show you homes based upon the criteria that we have established together. The more precise and direct you are with us, the more successful our search will be. - Determine the seller’s motivation
Once we have found the home that you wish to purchase, we will do the necessary research to help structure a successful offer. - Write the purchase offer
We will fill in the blanks in a “Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract” that is provided by the local real estate board for you, advising you on protective contingencies, customary practices, and local regulations. At this time you will need to provide an “earnest money” deposit, usually 3% of the purchase price. The deposit check is not cashed until your offer has been accepted by the seller. - Present the offer
We will present your offer to the seller and the seller’s agent. The sellers have three options; they can accept your offer, counter your offer, or reject your offer. Our knowledge of your needs and qualifications will enable us to represent you in the best way possible. - Seller responds
We will review the seller’s response with you. Our negotiating skills and knowledge will benefit you in reaching a final agreement. - Open escrow
When the purchase agreement is accepted and signed by all parties, we will open escrow for you. At this time your earnest money will be deposited. The escrow company will receive, hold and disburse all funds associated with your transaction.
Escrow : A procedure in which a third party acts as a stakeholder for both the buyer and the seller, carrying out both parties’ instructions and assuming responsibility for handling all the paperwork and distribution of funds - The contingency period
This is the time allowed per your purchase agreement to obtain financing, perform inspections, and satisfy any other contingencies to which your purchase is subject.
Typical Contingencies include:
- Approval of the seller’s transfer disclosure statement.
- Approval of the preliminary report from the title company.
- Loan approval, including an appraisal of the property.
- Physical inspections of the property.
- Pest inspection and certification.
- Obtain homeowner’s insurance
We will work with your insurance agent and escrow office to make sure your policy is in effect at the close of escrow. - Make down payment
You will need to wire funds for the down payment several days prior to the closing date of escrow. - Close escrow!
When all of the conditions of the purchase agreement have been met, you will sign your loan documents and closing papers. You will deposit the balance of your down payment and closing costs into escrow and your lender will deposit the balance of the purchase price. The deed will then be recorded at the County Recorder’s office and you will take ownership of your new home!