Local Buying Tips

The Buying Process

1. Initial Interview

  • Determine needs, wants, and desires
  • Discuss parameters
  • Discuss financial qualifications
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2. Get Pre-qualified by Lender

  • Obtain pre-qualification letter

3. Property Tours

  • Show you available homes that suit your needs and emotions
  • Listen to you carefully to fine tune your “ideal home”
  • Educate you about the current market

4. Write an Offer on the Ideal Home

  • This procedure will take 1-3 hours
  • Review with you the blank contract enclosed in this booklet
  • Deliver your earnest money deposit (this check will be held until we have a ratified contract)

5. Present the Offer

  • Your real estate agent will prepare my presentation by highlighting the strengths of the offer and your strength as a buyer
  •  Your real estate agent will present the offer to the sellers and the sellers’ agent
  • The sellers will either accept the offer, counter your offer or reject it

6. Counter Offer

  • You and your real estate agent will discuss the counter offer and how it relates to your goals and prepare a response