Buying a Property

Home ownership represents the pinnacle of the American Dream. The process of buying a home is both a thrilling and exhausting experience, but with the help of a Sell Fast Realty agent you can reach your goal of owning a beautiful, affordable property. Our agents work hard to not only find you the perfect home but to guide you thru the purchase process.

To help you get started on buying your new home we have created a simple guide to the buying process.

STEP 1

Locate a realtor that you can trust: Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions that you will make. Sell Fast Realty agents will put your needs first and guide you through the process by helping you make informed decisions. Your Sell Fast Realty agent is your advocate of making the dream of home-ownership come true.

STEP 2

Obtain a mortgage pre-approval thru a reputable lender: Your lender will pre-approve you for a certain amount but ultimately you must determine what you are comfortable paying every month. It is important to keep in mind that you will want to have a little extra money to be able to set aside every month for unexpected expenses.

Step 3

Identify and view properties: Using the search tools available on the Sell Fast Realty website you can identify properties to view based on your established criteria. Once you have identified properties that you would like to see your agent will set up the viewings so that you can narrow down the properties to the one you would like to submit an offer on.

Step 4

Write an offer: Your agent will write the offer, review the offer with you and answer any questions that you have. The offer will be submitted to the seller’s agent along with the ancillary paperwork and good faith deposit check. There may be some negotiations before you and the seller reach an agreement on price and terms. Of course your Sell Fast Realty agent will be your advocate thru the offer process. Once you have a signed agreement of sale you are nowready for the next step.

Step 5

Submit all necessary paperwork to your lender: You will need to work closely with the lender and provide them with all necessary documentation to get your loan processed. At this point you will also need to pay for the appraisal of the property.

Step 6

Inspections: In most cases you will want to have a professional home inspector inspect the property on your behalf. We highly recommend you attend the inspection The inspection will expose any hidden issues, allow you to anticipate what repairs may need to be done in the future and to negotiate any items that you may want the seller to address prior to closing.

Step 7

Closing: You are now in the “home” stretch. There a few things that you want to keep in mind as you approach your closing date. Stay in control of your credit and finances. Keep in touch with your lender and Sell Fast Realty agent. Make sure to return all phone calls and emails promptly in order to keep the process running smoothly. Conduct a final walk-thru of the home with your agent. Attend closing and move into your new home!

There are many issues that can arise when purchasing a property. Your Sell Fast Realty agent will be there with you every step up the way to provide professional guidance so that the process is as smooth as possible. Make your next move with us! Contact Sell Fast Realty today so that we can help you reach your goals.