1. Get pre-qualified with a lender: This is the most important step, because it lets you know what your financial situation is. It can tell you how much you are able to borrow, what monthly payments would be on the amount borrowed, and even if selling your current home would be advisable. This step also saves time when you are looking for a new home by eliminating to expensive or uneconomical homes.

2. Search Local listings: After you have been pre-approved and know how much your monthly payments will be- start searching for property within your price range. See what properties are on the market and if the house that you are able to buy is suitable to your needs. If you would like to view homes for sale in your area Click Here.

3. Set a showing for the property: If you find a property you like, set a showing for that property. Going to open houses on a Sunday afternoon is the worst way to find property. You should make a list of properties that you would like to see, then plan to view all properties in the same day. Why? Because, it will give you a better perspective of how each property compares. And besides, if you go to an open house- there will be a lot of pressure on you to buy that particular house. You should preferably view homes with a real estate agent that represents only you. Your Realtor® will help you choose homes to view. 

4. Research the properties you've seen and write offers: If you found the house of your dreams, make sure you know all of the facts. Your Realtor® will be able to help you with research on any specific property. The Realtor® that we connect you with will find tax data, review the auditors website, generate a comparative market analysis, and suggest home inspectors. When all the facts are in place, make an offer on the property. Bare in mind, that most property sells for at least 97% of its asking price. Offers too low will be a waste of time and offers too high are a waste of value. Make an offer that is fair according to your Realtors® research on the property.

5. Inspections- It is advisable to always order an inspection. Why? most of the time sellers will repair things that are broken for free. In most cases, you should put an inspection clause in your contract that allows you to bring an inspector through the house before you close. The inspector will make a list of items that are in bad shape or need repaired. This inspection is EXTENSIVE and will include even very minor things. It doesn't hurt to request that the seller fix major items. Remember if you are buying a used house, it will not be in the shape it was when the original owner purchased it.

6. Title, closing, and moving in- Request to use your title company when you are purchasing a home. Closing with a respectable title company is very important. Remember to check the HUD settlement statement very carefully at the closing and ask questions if you have them. If you are working with a good company, all questions will be answered before the closing and it should be as simple as writing your own name. (probably a lot of times though)

After you have closed, make moving in an event. Don't get frustrated- congratulations you have a new home! Take the time to move furniture in safely and if you can afford a moving company- We highly suggest hiring one. If a moving company damages your home or its contents, more than likely they have insurance to cover the damages.

Steps to a successful Sellers experience:

By following these steps, you will not only have a more satisfying and valuable experience when selling a property-  You will also eliminate many of the stresses that come with selling a property. Before selling any real estate, you should first set up an appointment with your agent and evaluate your needs. Your agent will help you evaluate your current real estate market and will provide you with comparable sales and analysis. We have provided a brief synopsis of what will happen as you prepare to invest in your new home.

1. Prepare yourself to list: This is the most important step, because it lets you know what your financial and personal situation is. It can tell you how much you are able to borrow, what monthly payments would be on the amount borrowed, and even if selling your current home would be advisable. This step also saves time when you are looking for a new home by eliminating to expensive or uneconomical homes. To adequately prepare yourself to list your home for sale, you should contact your bank and make sure you can financially afford buying another home after you sell your home. Make sure that 

2. Schedule at meeting with your agent: While you are preparing yourself to list, plan a meeting with your real estate agent. At this meeting your real estate agent will show you the sales prices of comparable homes and suggest improvements that will help you sell your home both quickly and at the maximum market price. If it is suggested that the home is in a good condition to list, you may want to consider getting the home on the market as soon as possible.

3. When the property is listed: A good real estate agent will automatically put your home on a listing schedule. This schedule will spell out specifically what the listing real estate agent will be responsible for over the course of the listing. This schedule should include open house arrangements, timelines for making price adjustments, dates of new advertisements, and more.  

4. Offers: When you get an offer on your property, your agent will explain all of the conditions of the contract and give advice on accepting, making a counter-offer, and other programs that deal with real estate offers.

5. Closing: Closing your property is not an exact science. Almost everything that is needed to close the property will be dependent on the contract that your agent helped you negotiate. Your real estate agent will have to schedule inspections, an appraisal, a final walk through, etc. The inspector will make a list of items that are in bad shape or need repaired. The inspection is EXTENSIVE and will include even very minor things. Sellers might be requested to fix major repairs to the home if needed, but are not required to. Remember you are selling a used house, it will not be in the shape it was when you purchased it.

6. Title, closing, and moving out- Request to use your title company when you are purchasing a home. Closing with a respectable title company is very important. Remember to check the HUD settlement statement very carefully at the closing and ask questions if you have them. If you are working with a good company, all questions will be answered before the closing and it should be as simple as writing your own name.

Make moving out an event. Don't get frustrated- congratulations you have sold your home! Take the time to move furniture out safely and if you can afford a moving company- We highly suggest hiring one. If a moving company damages your home or its contents, more than likely they have insurance to cover the damages.

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