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Common Buyer Questions

Buyers have a lot of questions so don't worry that you may not be familiar with the process.  You have a team of professionals - your real estate agent, lender, inspector and closing attorney who will guide you step by step. If you have questions that aren't listed below, contact us and we'll get back to you right away

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I'm sure you have questions and thoughts about the real estate process. I'd love to talk with you about what you've read here and help you on the path to buying your home.

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What is the first step in the home buying process?

What is the first step in the home buying process?

What is the first step in the home buying process?

Get pre-approved.  If you spend time looking for homes you will not be able to afford you will be set up for disappointment.  Be very careful not to purchase a big ticket item before closing. You could kill the deal.

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How long does it take to find a home?

What is the first step in the home buying process?

What is the first step in the home buying process?

The timeline for buying a home is different from person to person.  There are factors of your personal schedule, what's available and the amount of time looking. Don't get discouraged. The right one will come along.

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How do I make an offer?

What is the first step in the home buying process?

How much do I have to pay my agent as a Buyer?

Determine a fair asking price starting with the comps.  We will compare the location, updates, and condition of the property  to other homes that have been recently sold. HR will write up the offer and deliver.

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How much do I have to pay my agent as a Buyer?

Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

How much do I have to pay my agent as a Buyer?

The Seller pays the Listing agent their fee and the Listing agent then shares that fee with the Selling agent. These fees are deducted from the Seller's side at closing unless the contract states something different. 

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Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

An inspector will cover features of the house such as electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, insulation, as well as structural features of the home and may unveil issues that are not noticeable.

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How quickly can I close once the offer is accepted?

Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

Why is it so important that I get a home inspection?

A buyer should be in regular contact with their lender who can give advice on the mortgage process as well as the closing attorney.  But it seems that 30 is the lucky number lately.

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Under Contract?

Deliver the earnest money.

Arrange the home inspection.

Arrange the home inspection.

If you have not included the earnest money with the offer, you will generally have 1 - 3 days (depending on what was specified in the offer) to provide proof that it has been received. 

Arrange the home inspection.

Arrange the home inspection.

Arrange the home inspection.

Get this done as quickly as possible.  You only have  a short time to get an inspector in the home, determine what you need to have taken care of, and to negotiate with the Seller to provide a reduction in price, repairs, increased seller contributions, etc.

Provide additional documents to the lender.

Provide additional documents to the lender.

Provide additional documents to the lender.

Your lender may request additional documents to be provided as they work to process your mortgage loan.  You most probably have a financing contingency of around 21 days.  

Arrange for home owner's insurance.

Provide additional documents to the lender.

Provide additional documents to the lender.

Arrange for adequate insurance and provide the declaration page to your lender and the closing attorney.

Buying your first home. Step by Step.

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