Introduction
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. As a local real estate agent with over ten years of experience helping clients find their perfect home or sell for top dollar, I’ve learned what it takes to ensure real estate success. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or moving to your forever home, my proven real estate tips will help unlock the doors to your dream property.
Determine Your Must-Haves Versus Nice-to-Haves
The first step to finding your dream home is deciding what features and amenities you absolutely must have versus what would be nice to have. This helps narrow your search and identify properties that match your needs and desires.
Must-Haves
Your must-haves are non-negotiable. This usually includes location, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, outdoor space, etc. I always recommend new homebuyers make a detailed list of their highest-priority must-haves before we begin touring homes.
Nice-to-Haves
While granite countertops or a large yard would be great, you may need more than these features to make or break your home. Keeping nice-to-haves separate from must-haves makes it easier to zero in on homes that fit your family’s needs, lifestyle, and budget.
Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Before starting your home search, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is vital. Pre-approval from a lender shows home sellers you are a serious, qualified buyer and can give you a competitive edge if you submit an offer. As your local real estate agent, I’m happy to connect you with reputable lenders who will help you get pre-approved.
Pre-approval helps you better understand your price range when searching for your dream home. If the houses you love are outside your pre-approved amount, we can explore adjustable mortgage options that accommodate a higher-priced property.
Lean on a Trusted Local Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling real estate involves complex paperwork, negotiations, laws/regulations, and financial considerations. Working with an experienced local real estate agent is the best way to ensure your rights are protected, your offers are competitive, and the transaction goes smoothly.
Over my 10+ year career, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate property purchases and sales. My deep familiarity with the local real estate market gives me insider info that directly benefits my clients. I leverage my contractors, lenders, and other agents’ networks to help deals close quickly and successfully. Consider me your real estate guru as you unlock the doors to your dream home!
The Home Buying Process
Now that you’re pre-approved and have an experienced local realtor alongside you, it’s time to delve into the home-buying process itself:
Search Listings and View Properties
Based on your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and pre-approval amount, we will create a search in the multiple listing service (MLS) to identify potential dream homes. As new listings hit the MLS, I’ll send you property details and schedule showings for any you’re interested in viewing.
Submit Your Offer
Once we find your dream home, I’ll work with you to present the sellers with a firm offer based on comparables, market factors, the condition of the house, and recent sales trends. You submit a competitive offer to price your bid attractively while protecting your financial interests.
Negotiate the Deal
There may be some back-and-forth negotiations about price, included fixtures, or other terms. With so much experience handling these conversations, I’ll skillfully negotiate on your behalf to finalize the purchase agreement. My #1 goal is getting you the home you love at a price you feel good about.
Conduct Inspections and Final Walkthrough
After accepting our offer, I schedule professional home inspections to uncover any issues with the roof, foundation, appliances, HVAC systems, etc. If problems arise, I negotiate with the sellers to repair or lower the price. We’ll also do a final walkthrough 24-48 hours before closing to confirm all agreed-upon repairs/improvements were completed.
Close on Your New Home!
You’ll sign the final paperwork at the closing appointment and receive the keys to your spectacular new home! As your local real estate agent, I’ll be with you every step of the way to celebrate this fantastic accomplishment.
Ready to Unlock Your Dream Property?
The home-buying journey has its challenges, but with the right local realtor from Jump Realty guiding you, the process can be exciting and fun, too! If you’re ready to unlock the doors to your perfect home, let’s connect today to start building your real estate success story.
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