The Process
Laying the Groundwork
The first step in the process is to define the property you want
to buy. We do this by asking a lot of questions and really listening
to your answers. We want to know about you and your family, right
down to the number of pets that you have. We are solution providers
and know how you live and what you like to do will help you find
the perfect property even more than knowing how many bedrooms and
baths you need.
Part of this process will include a meeting with a lender. Not
only will this give you an introduction to types of loan programs
available and confirm the price range in which we will be looking,
but it may give us the guidance in how to structure an offer for
maximum benefit to you. If you are not yet financially quite ready
to buy, it will enable us to do some planning to get you qualifies
for a purchase as soon as possible.
The Search
Next, we will run a computer printout of all properties that
fit your general parameters and eliminate those which are inappropriate.
Looking through the newspaper and real estate magazine ads
is entertaining, but they usually provide too little information
and are often out of date. By focusing on a complete and up-to-date listings database, we can always provide you with the most current
information.
The next steps will vary depending upon your time frame to purchase
and the way you prefer to work. We have several buyer assistance
options, all of which are designed to keep you up-to-date on
the market. If you are ready to buy, you want to be the first
to know about the new listings and changes to existing ones.
It you won't be ready to buy for 6 months you don't need us calling
you every day, but you do need to keep track of the market. We
have systems set up that put us where you need us. Remember that
as your agent we will represent you in the purchase of properties
that are currently for sale by owner as well as those listed
by any agents in our comprehensive listings database.
The Offer
Once you have chose your property, we will develop a strategy
and write the offer. Our negotiating stance focuses on the
offer as a total package, not just the price, since we have
learned that an offer becomes a completed purchase only when
it meets that needs of both buyer and seller.
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