Buying a Home in Southeastern Connecticut?
As your Buyer's Agent, I will guide you through the entire process and always be your biggest advocate.
Buying a home is a major decision and it can sometimes get a little stressful. However, if you prepare well, get educated and have the right professionals on your side, it can actually be kind of fun. So my goal is to provide great service, be there to smooth out any snags and share in the excitement of finding a great place to call home.
Agency & Getting Your Ducks in a Row
☐ Communicate with you in a timely and efficient manner
☐ Discuss the benefits of Buyer's Agency and the Buyer Broker Exclusive Representation Agreement
☐ Prepare a preliminary estimate of the costs associated with buying a property
☐ Discuss new financial habits necessary for a glitch-free buying process
☐ Provide you with information on becoming pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage
☐ Help you find an excellent financial institution
Finding the Right Home for You
☐ Plan a home search based on your needs, interests and concerns
☐ Pre-select and introduce you to properties and neighborhoods that meet your criteria
☐ Look for coming-soon properties that have not yet reached the open market
☐ Schedule showing appointments and communicate with the seller's agent on your behalf
☐ Provide sources of information on towns and properties that interest you
Making an Offer & Getting the Best Terms
☐ Discuss and prepare a purchase offer on the property of your choice
☐ Review information on sales of comparable homes to help you decide on the price and financing terms that you want to offer
☐ Provide you with advice and information on other terms for you to consider, such as possession date and personal property to include
☐ Review with you the seller’s written disclosure statement, and other documents pertaining to the condition and status of the property
☐ Recommend that you obtain professional home, termite or other inspections
☐ Where appropriate, recommend that the purchase be contingent on a professional appraisal of value
☐ Explain to you the option of a home warranty, which can reduce your liability
☐ Present the offer to the property's listing agent and negotiate for the best price and terms based on your instructions and goals
Getting from Contract to Closing
☐ Help you find an excellent closing attorney
☐ Attend inspections and review the inspection reports with you
☐ Negotiate inspection issues and request the seller make any needed repairs
☐ Work to protect your interests during the completion of the transaction
☐ Work with the seller’s agent, lender and others to ensure all deadlines of purchase agreement are met
☐ Keep you informed of the progress of the transaction
☐ Accompany you on the final walk-through of the property before closing and negotiate any issues that arise
☐ Attend the closing with you
☐ Follow up on any remaining details after the closing and provide any additional information needed.
