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Are you positioned to Win?
9 Key Strategies for Winning in the Home Buying Game
Platform
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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Curious if this is the right time for you to jump into the market
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