The Key to Creating a Win-Win Transaction

In today’s competitive market, what are some ways you can make your offer more attractive to the seller? 

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Right now, the market is in desperate need of inventory. So with as many multiple offer situations as we’re seeing, what can you do to make your offer more attractive?

As a seller’s agent, I’ve personally seen a lot of my clients rejecting offers where the buyer seems to be asking for “everything and the kitchen sink.”

With as competitive as things currently are, buyers should be putting their best foot forward—which means not loading down an offer with excessive demands.

When it comes to repairs and touch-ups, we have all kinds of vendors on staff who are qualified and willing to help you make any and all changes you might want or need.

The ideal situation is to create a win-win transaction for both sides.

However, expecting a seller to take care of all of these small details at your demand could cause them to drop your offer and move on to the next one.

The ideal situation is to create a win-win transaction for both sides. In this hot market, the seller should be comfortable knowing that they are getting a good deal by accepting your offer.

By not overloading the seller, it will be much easier to make your dreams as a buyer come true.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

What Can Homebuyers Expect During the Closing Process?

We’re back today to talk about what the closing process looks like if you’re a buyer.

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Buying a home? Search the local MLS.

Last time we went over what happens during the closing process from the seller’s side. Today, we’ll explain how the process works for a buyer.

Once you go under contract, we start lining up all the inspections and get in touch with your lender. We also speak with a closing attorney. Tammy will need to know your social security number, which mortgage company you're using, and your plan for homeowners insurance. She then sends all of that information to the closing attorney. The closing attorney then makes sure you make it to the closing table without any surprises.

We will take care of all the little details that go into your real estate transaction.

During that process, the closing office will also check the title for you. Our closing attorney, Drew Johnston, is excellent. He’ll make sure the title is clean without any sort of lien.

If you need any help with or have any questions about homeowners insurance, often called hazard insurance, Tammy and I can assist you with that as well. There are often a lot of discounts involved, and you need to ask for those.

It’s important to know that the closing attorney has nothing to do with the keys to the home. Once your lender has given the funds for the home to your closing attorney, Tammy and I will handle getting you your keys.

Whatever I can’t handle, Tammy takes care of and vice versa. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, we will take care of all the little details that go into your real estate transaction.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

What’s the First Step to Home Buying?

The first step in buying a home isn’t going online and browsing for them. Before you do that, you need to know exactly what you can afford.

 Selling your home? Get a free home valuation.

Buying a home? Search the local MLS.

One question we get all the time from buyers is, “Where do I start?” In fact, this tends to be the number one question they ask us. Many think the first step is to start looking at homes, but we think there’s another step that you need to take before that.

The first thing you should do if you plan on buying a home is meet with a mortgage lender. They will help you determine what you qualify for, what your monthly payment will be, and exactly what it is you want to purchase.

"Buying is a big commitment."

This is a big commitment, and we understand that. So, start with that loan in place so you become a verified buyer. That will give us great negotiating leverage when it does come time to make an offer.

If you’re ready to buy, we’re ready to help, and our team is standing by. Give us a call or send us an email today, and we look forward to helping you soon.