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Buying home
Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading due to a lifestyle change, every homebuyer has unique preferences. From layout, features, must-haves to deal-breakers, everyone’s ideal home should different.
Tell me what you love and what you don’t. I’ll be with you every step of the way until we find your one and only home.
Purchasing Step
You might be wondering, “Where do I start?” or “Is this offer price fair?”
Don’t worry. I’ll guide you through each step of the process— from the showing to submitting the offer, all the way to closing day when you hold the keys to your dream home. I’ll make sure everything is clear and understandable.
Pre-approval
If you’re purchasing with a mortgage rather than cash, it’s important to consult with a mortgage lender beforehand to determine how much you can afford to offer on a property. I can also provide recommendations for trusted lenders to help guide you through the process.
Showing
Once you have your pre-approval letter, let’s start touring homes!
It’s like going on a little adventure to find your perfect place. Think of it as a fun treasure hunt where each house could be “the one”. You’ll get to explore different styles, layouts, and neighborhoods.
Offer/In Contract
The exciting moment has arrived! You’ll sign the contract and submit it to the seller. Once the seller agrees and signs on their end, congratulations—you’re officially “In Contract“! This means you’re one step closer to making this home yours.
Home Inspection
Some things you can’t see during a showing—like the foundation, structure, roof, or crawl space. That’s why a licensed home inspector is brought in to thoroughly check the property. Even for brand-new homes, I always recommend getting an inspection to make sure everything is in top shape.
Reviewing rules and regulations
For condos or townhomes, there’s a rulebook called CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions). This outlines important guidelines, like how shared spaces can be used and who handles maintenance.
Appraisal
If you’re buying a home with a loan, there’s one step you can’t skip—the appraisal!
Your lender will send an appraiser to evaluate the home and determine if it’s worth the amount you’re borrowing.
Final loan approval
Your lender will now finalize the loan amount.
If the appraisal comes in lower than the contract price, the loan will only cover up to the appraised value. But there’s a way. Every situation is unique, and I’ll be here to guide you through the best course of action!
Signing
You’ll visit the escrow company to review all the final details—contract terms, the final payment amount, and loan documents. At this time, you’ll also complete your payment via check or wire transfer. This process usually takes place 2–3 days before closing.
Closing
Congratulations!
Everything—the purchase price, loan funds, and closing costs—has been processed through escrow, and your ownership is now officially recorded with the county.
This marks the closing of your home purchase!
Find your dream home
You can search for the perfect home by selecting your preferred bedrooms, bathrooms, size, and home type.
