#1. If you are just “Browsing” right now…
- Be honest with any Realtor and don’t hire anyone too quickly. – Make sure your Credit Score is as high as possible.
2. Determine Exactly What You Want – and How Much You Will Compromise to get a Great Deal – Consultation with Agent – Careful consideration of needs
#3. Don’t Waste Time Viewing Properties That Won’t Meet Your Needs – Screen out all listings that don’t meet your needs
#4. View the Newest Listings That Fit Your Specifications Before Other Buyers – Automatic notification systems – Be prepared to visit quickly – Take a “Custom Evaluation Sheet” and checklist
#5. Put In an Offer Before Anyone Else – Know the market – Pre-Qualification with Lender with all financial issues dealt with. – Go through Offer contract basics with Realtor early on in the process.
#6. Prepare Yourself for the Negotiating Process - Don’t let stress or competition from other buyers push you into making an impulsive decision – Take a careful look at Home Inspection Reports – Don’t miss Radon, Water, or Mold Issues
#7. Be Prepared to Not Buy a Particular Home
NOTE: How to Choose the Right Realtor
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Look for these qualifications
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Do they put guarantees in writing
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Is the Realtor “respected” but not too “chummy” with other Realtors
How to buy a Home for Less?
This is impossible to prove. But What I can show my buyer is how to minimize the surprised that can drive up the initial cost of any home by using the following systematic approach.
Exclusive “Guide to your Next Home Note Book” 60+ pgs
Includes Inside secrets, forms to organize home purchase process, additional 34 page Commonwealth “Consumer Guide” to the Agreement of Sale, List of trusted vendors, exclusive “Field Report” evaluation sheets, financial preparation guide, objective home parameter consultation
Free Home Warranty with Purchase
Trade Maker of 2 different vendors, (possible links to companies web site) be secure that many of the what ifs are covered when you purchase through David Oser
Instant notification of new listings
Email notification, plus personal daily monitoring, “Market Snap Shot”” updates as well
Exclusive preparatory check list and follow up systems.
“Field Report” custom evaluation sheet for each property seen, exclusive automated Buyer check list upon purchase
Clear performance expectations in writing
