BUYER TIPS
How We Can Help You Buy a Home
In today's market, being a buyer can be frustrating. We have the expertise and knowledge of the market to help find your dream home.
Narrowing down what you're looking for helps us choose the right homes on the market that meet your specific needs. A few questions to ask yourself:
- When looking at a new home, there are several important factors that home buyers should consider. Here's a checklist of things to keep in mind:
- Location:
- Is the home conveniently located near amenities such as schools, grocery stores, hospitals, and parks?
- Is the neighborhood safe and suitable for your lifestyle?
- Are there any potential noise or traffic issues?
- Size and Layout:
- Does the home have enough space to accommodate your needs, both now and in the future?
- Are the number of bedrooms and bathrooms sufficient?
- Is the floor plan functional and well-designed?
- Condition of the Property:
- Is the overall condition of the home good? Check for any signs of damage or neglect.
- Are there any structural issues, such as cracks in the walls or foundation problems?
- Are the roof, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) in good working order?
- Maintenance and Upkeep:
- Consider the level of maintenance required for the property. Do you have the time and resources to handle it?
- Check the age and condition of major appliances, such as the water heater, furnace, and kitchen appliances.
- Natural Lighting and Ventilation:
- Assess the amount of natural light entering the home. Does it meet your preferences?
- Is there proper ventilation in each room, especially in areas prone to moisture like bathrooms and kitchens?
- Storage Space:
- Evaluate the amount of storage space available, including closets, cabinets, and a garage if applicable.
- Consider if there is enough room for your belongings and any future acquisitions.
- Outdoor Area:
- If applicable, assess the size and usability of the backyard or outdoor space.
- Consider factors such as privacy, landscaping, and the potential for future improvements like a garden or patio.
- Energy Efficiency:
- Check for energy-efficient features such as insulation, double-pane windows, or solar panels, which can help reduce utility costs.
- Homeowners Association (HOA) Rules and Fees:
- If the property is part of an HOA, review the rules, regulations, and associated fees. Determine if they align with your preferences and budget.
- Future Resale Value:
- Consider the potential resale value of the property by analyzing market trends, neighborhood growth, and nearby developments.
- Location:
Once you have answered the above questions and have your pre-approval in hand, we can get to work and expedite your home search:
- We will set your up on an email campaign that will send you a daily email of listings matching your criteria.
- We will schedule showings to view properties.
- We will discuss each property in detail, and draft an offer to purchase.
- Once an offer is accepted, we attend any inspections, answer all your questions, and finalize all details to get a clear to close.
- We get you to the closing table, and hand you the keys to your new home so you can start your next journey!
Let us be your first call, we will take it from there.
BUYER STEPSGet Pre-Approved
- A pre-approval will tell you what you can afford, we will preview homes that are in your budget, and makes your offer stronger.
Maintain Your Credit
- Lenders pull your credit report for pre-approval, and again right before you close.
- Don't take out any loans or new lines of credit, it changes your credit balance and can risk your final approval.
Save for a Down Payment
- Minimum requirements for a down payment vary based on the type of loan you apply for, a good rule of thumb is to have 20% of the purchase price saved.
Factor in Closing Costs
- Some common closings costs include attorney fees, appraisal fees, escrow fees, title insurance expenses, and discount points; budget for them when determining what you can spend.
Stick to Your Budget
- Never go over budget, even if a home is perfect for you.
SELLER TIPS
How We Can Help You Sell a Home
By hiring us, you capitalize on our expertise of the market as well as our knowledge of the industry's professionals and leveraging that to find buyers for your home. We take pride in providing unparalleled service, and we hope to earn your trust through our legacy of success among discerning buyers and sellers.
By working to deliver top dollar for your home and navigating every step of the transaction, we strive to make the process of selling your home a rewarding and pleasant one. We also recognize that selling a home successfully requires experience, time, and resources.
We will handle everything from pricing your home, drafting required paperwork, staging and styling it to sell, creating a custom marketing and social media campaign for exposure, supervising open houses and showings, explaining received purchase offers and the negotiations, to handling all required steps to get you to the closing table.
Our strategy works. Let us put that strategy to work and SELL your home for the BEST price in the shortest amount of time possible. Looking to purchase or invest? We will assist you every step of the way to get you the most for your dollar.
Let us be your first call, we will take it from there.
- Research the local real estate market: We need to understand current market conditions, recent sales prices, and trends in your area. This knowledge will help us set a competitive price for your home.
- Determine your selling timeline: Let's consider when you want to sell your home and how much time we have for preparation. This will help us plan the subsequent steps accordingly.
- Declutter and organize: We will instruct you to remove any unnecessary items, personal belongings, and clutter from your home. This includes organizing closets, cabinets, and storage spaces to showcase the potential storage capacity to buyers.
- Deep clean your home: We hire a team to make sure your home is spotless by thoroughly cleaning all rooms, including carpets, windows, appliances, and bathrooms.
- Make necessary repairs: It's important to address any outstanding maintenance issues such as leaky faucets, cracked tiles, broken windows, or faulty electrical systems. Fixing these problems improves the overall appeal of your home.
- Enhance curb appeal: Let's boost your home's exterior appearance by maintaining the lawn, trimming hedges, power washing the exterior, and adding fresh paint if necessary. A welcoming curb will attract potential buyers.
- We stage the home to highlight its best features and create an inviting atmosphere. We re-arrange furniture, add tasteful decor, and remove personal items to create a neutral and appealing space.
- We hire a professional photographer to capture high-quality images of our home. These photos will be crucial for online listings and marketing materials.
- Gather important documents: collect and organize essential documents related to the property, such as the deed, survey, property tax records, and any warranties or guarantees on appliances or renovations.
- Complete a pre-listing inspection: It's worth considering hiring a professional inspector to identify any potential issues beforehand. This will give us the opportunity to address them or disclose them to potential buyers.
- Set the right price: we will determine an accurate and competitive listing price for your home. We will consider factors such as recent comparable sales, market conditions, and unique features of your property.
- Prepare marketing materials: We will create compelling listing descriptions, brochures, and online advertisements that highlight the best features of your home. We will include professional photos and a virtual tour if possible.
- Plan showings: We will help you decide on a schedule for showings and open houses, to be flexible and accommodate potential buyers' requests as much as possible while considering your own availability.
- Make arrangements for pets: If you have pets, find suitable solutions for their care during showings. It's ideal to remove pets from the premises or keep them in a separate area to ensure a smooth and distraction-free experience for potential buyers.
- Secure valuable items: We highly advise you to put away or lock up any valuable or sentimental items during showings to ensure their safety.
- Review offers carefully: When we receive offers, we will help you carefully review and consider each one, and guide you through the negotiation process and make informed decisions.
- Prepare for inspections and appraisals: Once an offer is accepted, be prepared for buyer inspections and appraisals.
- Prepare for the closing: We will assist you with all remaining requirements to ensure a smooth closing process.