FINDING THE RIGHT HOME

It is normal for people to assume the job of a realtor is merely to sell you a home. 

In reality, the job extends much further than that! It is our belief buyers need an advocate, not a salesperson. My role is to make the buying process as smooth and stress-free for you as possible. 

Finding the right home for each of our clients is a process that we take very seriously, as we strive to find the perfect home for each family. We know that every family has different needs, and we are able tailor each experience to that specific client. By taking a more holistic view to the home buying process we are able to really help clients understand the impact of all of the elements involved in buying a home. Some of these elements include inspections, picking the right neighborhood, lifestyle preferences, financing options and contacts. 

Here is a simplified version of the home buying process. Keep in mind, my extraordinary team will be there to help you every step of the way. 

  1. Find a Realtor who you connect with, who you trust to provide you with resources, insight, and most of all, who will put your goals first.

  2. Connect with a local mortgage broker, determine your price “comfort zone” and complete the pre-approval process.  Once you have a pre-approval letter in hand, you are ready to start looking at homes!

  3. I will send you active properties that match your search criteria.  You choose the properties you’d like to tour and we schedule showings at times most convenient for you.

  4. Find “the one,” write a competitive offer, get your offer accepted, and start the escrow process! 

  5. From acceptance you have 3 business days to provide earnest money (typically 3% to 5% of your offer price).  This is a customary sign of good faith, that you intend to move forward with the purchase.

  6. You have up to 5 business days from acceptance to complete inspections and negotiate repairs with the seller (during this time you can also terminate your offer and get your earnest money back).

  7. Review the preliminary title report with your title company.

  8. Complete the appraisal process, order homeowners insurance, and get final loan approval from your lender.

  9. Sign your loan documents at the title company (typically a few days before closing).

  10. Close on the sale, and receive the keys to your  new home!