Buyer's Guide

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The Home Buying Process

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01 – GET PRE-APPROVED

  • Meet with a lender
  • Prepare your credit
  • Set a budget
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02 – MEET WITH YOUR AGENT

  • Discuss budget
  • Research area neighborhoods
  • Set wants & needs
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03 – FIND YOUR HOME

  • Tour homes
  • Adjust criteria if necessary
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04 – MAKE AN OFFER

  • Research comps in the area
  • Work with your realtor to set up
    the best offer
  • Negotiations may occur
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05 – OFFER SIGNED

  • All negotiations are finished
  • Both parties have signed a contract
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06 – INSPECTIONS

  • Professional inspects the property
  • Discovers issues that may need to be worked into the purchase agreement
  • Negotiate repairs
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07 – APPRAISAL

Professional ensures the property is worth the loan and purchase price you agreed to pay.

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08 – TITLE COMMITMENT

The title company will send you a title insurance policy for the property after closing.

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09 – DOCUMENTS TO LENDER

Make sure all requested docs are sent to your lender prior to closing.

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10 – CLOSING

  • Final walk-through
  • Sign closing documents
  • Receive your keys
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Finding the Right Agent

Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases in a lifetime. It is essential to have an experienced agent in your corner, always looking out for your best interest. A buyer's agent's fiduciary responsibility is to represent the buyer and to ensure that they are protected.

After all, a seller has someone in their corner. A listing agent has an allegiance to the seller. Their goal is to get the seller top dollar for their home. There is incredible value in having someone working for YOUR best interests when buying a home.

Work With Michael

Michael's commitment to the satisfaction of my clients is unrivalled. Thinking about buying or selling? With now being the perfect time to see them through, I look forward to making your property dreams come true.

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