Step 1 for Buyers: Determine Your Needs and Wants.
- Choose an area you'd like to live in
- Make a list of things you MUST HAVE
- Decide on minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Do you require a garage?
- Do you require a basement?
- Etc...
- Make a list of things you'd LIKE TO HAVE
- Would you prefer a finished basement?
- Would you like privacy fencing?
- Would it be nice to have a formal dining room?
- Etc...
- Decide the construction style you prefer
- Ranch
- Cape Cod
- Traditional
- Etc...
- Determine the monthly payment you can afford
- Contact me to get started and for more information!
Step 2 for Buyers: Get Pre-Approved for Your Home Loan
- Instant bargaining power
- Seller trusts your a serious buyer
- Seller knows your qualified to purchase the home
- Your offer will carry more weight than an offer without pre-approval
- Confidence in making an offer because you know you can afford the offer amount
- Gets your loan process moving ahead of the game
- Contact me for more information and assistance!
Step 3 for Buyers: Viewing Potential Homes
- Choose your favorites from the selection of homes I provide
- Seller trusts your a serious buyer
- Seller knows your qualified to purchase the home
- Your offer will carry more weight than an offer without pre-approval
- Establish the days and hours your available to visited the properties
- I'll schedule all the appointments, so you can see several homes during your time available
- It's a good idea to make notes as you visit each home
- Contact me for more information and assistance!
Step 4 for Buyers: Making an Offer
- Determine the amount you wish to offer for the property
- I will prepare all paper work necessary to make a written offer
- It's my job to lead you through all the minute details of the process such as:
- Proposed closing date
- Contingencies (including inspection results)
- Amount of earnest money
- Etc..
- If the seller makes a counter-offer, I will act as your personal representative assisting you during the negotiations until an agreement or rejection is completed.
- Contact me for more information and assistance!
Step 5 for Buyers: Home Inspections
- A home inspection examines important areas such as:
- Structural soundness
- Condition of roof
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- And much more!
- I will schedule and be present at the home inspection
- Upon completion, an inspection results report will be delivered to you
- Contact me for more information and assistance!
Step 6 for Buyers: What to Expect on Closing Day
Step 7 for Buyers: Make a Smooth Move!
- Sell or donate items you don't need
- Start packing as soon as possible to avoid last minute stress
- Gather your last bills, so important information like account numbers and telephone numbers are readily available when its time to change your utilities, credit cards, magazine subscriptions, etc.
- Recommended Moving Supplies:
- various size boxes
- cardboard (for double stacking small items in a box)
- plastic sheets/tarp (In case of rain)
- blankets (protects larger items from scratching each other)
- padding/bubble wrap
- newspaper/wrapping paper
- box/shipping tape
- scissors/pocket knife
- small tool kit
- sandwich bags (to hold appliance/furniture hardware)
- gloves (Protects smashed fingers!)
- Tips for Moving Electronics Equipment:
- Use original shipping boxes if possible
- Immobilize moving parts (this is especially important on hard drives and scanners)
- Color code or label detachable cables and wire for easier reinstallation
- Contact me for more information and assistance!
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RE/MAX ALLIANCE
10302 Brookridge Village Blvd. - Louisville, KY. 40291
502-239-2000 or 800-889-2001
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