Why buy your dream home with us
Buying a home with a real estate agent offers significant benefits, including access to off-market listings, expertise in local market values and negotiations, comprehensive guidance through complex paperwork and processes, and professional advice on property inspections and other issues. Agents provide an insider network, save you time and stress, and work to secure the best possible deal on your behalf, leading to a smoother and more informed home-buying experience.
Let's break down your agent’s essential functions:
Market Insight: Agents provide valuable insights into the local market, including pricing trends and neighborhood conditions, helping you make informed decisions about potential homes.
Property Search: Through their access to extensive real estate databases, you should have a customized home search portal that gives you access to all the homes available on the MLS.
Negotiation: Perhaps one of the most valuable roles of an agent is their ability to negotiate the best price and terms on your behalf, taking the stress out of this critical step.
Paperwork and Closing: Real estate transactions involve substantial paperwork and strict deadlines. Your agent manages this process, guiding you through each step towards a successful closing.
Continued Support: A good agent doesn't end their service at closing. They remain a valuable resource, providing recommendations for home improvement professionals and offering guidance on home maintenance and more.
The Home-Buying Process
Step 1: Select a trusted real estate agent with the expertise and resources to guide you through a smooth, stress-free experience.
Step 2: Connect with a lender to obtain a mortgage pre-approval.
Step 3: Meet with your agent to design a customized home search that aligns with your needs and budget.
Step 4: Once your offer is accepted, you’ll enter a 30–45 day contract period to allow time for full loan approval.
Step 5: During this period, inspections and appraisals are typically completed within 1–10 days of offer acceptance.
Step 6: Submit your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to your agent. Note: Cash and money orders are not accepted.
Step 7: Work closely with your lender by providing all requested documentation promptly to avoid delays and ensure you meet contract deadlines.
Step 8: Once all conditions for mortgage approval are satisfied, your agent will coordinate the final walk-through and schedule the closing date with all parties.
Step 9: Review your final closing figures with your lender and prepare certified funds via cashier’s check or wire transfer.
Step 10: After signing the final purchase documents at the title company, you officially become a homeowner and can move into your new home!