Buying a home is one of the most important, and potentially stressful things you will do in your life. The good news is that a trained Real Estate professional can move you through the process more quickly and with significantly less stress. 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.
Below are some checklists that will help you through the process.
Mortgage Application Checklist
Questions For Your Lender
Financing Options
Home Buying Glossary
