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The Buyer's Process

Are you positioned to Win?

 9 Key Strategies to Win in the Home Buying Game

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Phase One

Outlining your objectives

  • What is your motivation to buy?
  • What price range are you considering?
  • What is your timeline to move?
  • What are your ideal features and “non-negotiables”? 
  • What are you looking for in a neighborhood? 

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

  • Discuss objectives and processes with your Real Estate Agent.
  • Select a lender and begin the loan approval process.
  • Obtain a loan approval letter
  • Sign an exclusive buyer-broker agreement with your Real Estate Agent Research.
  •  Neighborhoods of interest with your Real Estate Agent.

 

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET

  • Analysis of active, pending, and sold transactions. Review contracts and timelines.
  • Personal timing and seasonal considerations.
  •  Market forces: supply v. demand, macro v. micro.
  • Trends.
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Phase Two

Finding Your Home

  • Browse and review online listings with your Real Estate Agent.
  • Review how online websites work with your Real Estate Agent.
  • Notification of new and off-market properties.
  • Attend Open Houses with your Real Estate Agent.

 

OFFERS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND STRATEGIES

  • Learn about the Purchase Contract from your Real Estate Agent.
  • Discuss multiple offer strategies (as needed).
  • Offer presentation and highlight buyer strengths.
  • Negotiate to optimize price and terms.
  • Acceptance of offer/counter offers.

 

KEY TAKE AWAY

Choose an ideal location and home that fit your lifestyle.

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Phase Three

Contract Process 

  • Wire initial deposit per terms of the agreement.
  • Notify the lender to begin the loan process and order an appraisal.
  • Sign and return the opening package of contracts.
  • Discuss homeowners insurance coverage with your agent.
  • Finalize vesting (title) details of ownership.

 

INSPECTIONS AND DISCLOSURES

  • Schedule all desired home inspections, including termite reports.
  •  Review all disclosures and reports.
  •  Approve or negotiate repairs based on inspection reports.
  • Review and approve all seller and state-required disclosures.
  • Review and approve the preliminary title report.
  • Meet deadlines and remove contractual contingencies.
  • Schedule final walk-through.

 

KEY TAKE AWAY

This is the time for due diligence during the inspection period. 

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Phase Four

CLOSING   

  • Review the closing statement.
  • Sign loan documents.
  • Arrange to wire down payment and closing costs.
  • Transfer utilities to the new location.
  • Closing, key delivery, and celebration.
  • Move into the property.
  • Move-in checklist.

 

WORKING TOGETHER AGAIN

  • Staying in touch and keeping you informed.
  •  Second homes and investment properties.
  • Providing resources and introductions.
  •  Referrals, testimonials, and reviews.

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With unparalleled expertise in Southwest Florida's real estate market, Tamina specializes in beachfront and waterfront properties, ensuring buyers and sellers alike achieve their real estate goals.

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