The Buying Process
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We will never rush you in the process of finding your home. Our proven strategies give buyers the competitive advantage in this market climate. We go the extra mile to identify off-market and overlooked properties, exploring every opportunity until we find your perfect home.
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step one |
Game Plan
Initial meeting with Buyer to answer any questions
Determine Buyer’s desires (needs/wants in a new home)
Review duties / responsibilities of a Buyer’s Agent
Provide Buyer Package with a sample of local Purchase Agreements (contracts)
Ensure Buyer is pre-approved with a known lender
- Formulate a winning game plan

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step two |
Property Search
- Set up Buyer on listing alert service
Preview properties on behalf of client
Show properties to client
Help Buyer select ideal property

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step three |
The Offer
Validate what is included in sale via MLS details
Contact Listing Agent to validate property is still available; confirm any special terms for offer
Prepare a Market Analysis in the area to determine offer price
Prepare Purchase Agreement on behalf of Buyer
Obtain Earnest Deposit for purchase of the home and proof of down payment, to be submitted with offer
Prepare package for Listing Agent, including cover letter

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step four |
Negotiation
- Present Buyer offer to Listing Agent
Ensure Buyer’s lender available by phone in case lending questions are asked by Listing Agent
Respond/negotiate counter offers/addendums on behalf of Buyer
Acknowledge ratified contract on behalf of Buyer

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step five |
In Contract
Send copy of ratified Purchase Agreement and Property Profile to Buyer’s Lender to start lender underwriting
Open Escrow Account
- Send copy of ratified Purchase Agreement to Title Company to begin settlement
Order any inspections requested by Buyer
Be onsite for property inspections
- Review new disclosures and inspections with Buyer
Negotiate contract adjustments and credits if new defects are found as part of property inspections
Assure loan underwriting moves forward on schedule
- Manage the timely release of contingencies on behalf of Buyer

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step six |
Close of Escrow
Review “Closing Costs” on a HUD-1 Estimated Worksheet for accuracy
Ensure Buyer has Certified Funds for amount due at closing
Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. movers, attorneys, carpenters, painters, etc.) if these services are needed
Arrange and attend Buyer final walk-through prior to close of escrow
Validate house is clean and all of Seller’s possessions are removed prior to close of escrow
Monitor closing so transfer of property occurs as planned
- Review Closing Documents and Attend Closing
Once property recording is complete, deliver keys to new Home Owner


Final Thoughts
The home buying process is full of possible problems. The bottom line is that most of the valuable work comes after your dream home goes under contract. The fact that an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent can show you any available home is great, but that is not the primary reason why you hire someone to help during this emotionally charged period of your life.
The value of an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent in the modern real estate landscape is absolute and The Buyer Brokerage guarantees a smooth and drama-free transaction. As a potential home buyer, signing a contract with an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent is often the best way to ensure that your interests are protected. And the fact that all that amazing service comes free of charge? Icing on the cake!
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