Your Guide to Buying a Home

Buying a home is an important financial decision and a complex transaction that is full of unique opportunities and potential pitfalls. That is why it is important that you have a trusted, knowledgeable, and experienced professional on your side.

The right real estate broker will bring her experience and knowledge to the table, helping you make an informed decision. Ellen uses her expertise to provide the best advice, tapping into her knowledge of local markets and real estate trends.

Most people believe that real estate agents work only for sellers. However, when you retain a real estate broker as a buyer’s agent, they work toward your best interest above the interest of all others.

Buyer's Timeline

PREPARE

  • Partner with a Realtor®
  • Choose local lender
  • Have a pre-approval letter

SEARCH

  • Determine your wants & needs
  • Select desired price range
  • Custom automated searches
  • Tour homes with your Realtor®

OFFER

  • Review disclosures
  • Review comparable sales
  • Determine offer price
  • Select optimal closing date
  • Additional terms
    (Appliances, Home Warranty, etc.)
  • Contract contingencies
    (Inspection, Appraisal, etc.)

PENDING

  • Deliver earnest money
  • Make loan application
  • Secure home owner’s insurance
  • Order appraisal
  • Schedule inspections
    (Home, Radon, Termite)
  • Negotiate repairs

PRE-CLOSING

  • Coordinate utilities
  • Change mailing address
  • Schedule movers
  • Final walk-through
  • Coordinate keys
  • Coordinate possession
  • Celebrate!
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