YANCEY OUTREACH REAL ESTATE
HOME BUYERS
In today’s times, most people go straight to the Internet, this is okay when getting an idea of what’s out there. However, a real estate professional is a must to when searching for a home. Yancey Outreach real estate agents are trained to ensure you make the right choice for the long term, Yancey Outreach Real Estate Agents offers extensive knowledge in:Neighborhoods, Schools, Market conditions, and more
After obtaining you pre-qualification/Pre-approval letter from Lender with approved dollar amount, it is time to house hunt. You will now have a better understanding of what is available to you at the loan amount given you, and you then can pinpoint your search.
Making an Offer
Making an offer to purchase a home has its own set of factors. Rely on a Yancey Outreach Real Estate agents experience and knowledge to make a successful home buying offer. Once you’ve found your ideal house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase.
Yancey Outreach Real Estate and Yancey Outreach Loan Originators will work together guiding you through this process. Purchase contracts are complexed,
Multiple offers on the same home are not uncommon, so you may only get one chance to make an offer that the seller will consider. That's why it's important to think carefully about your strategy, know exactly what you want, and place an offer on the property you are ready to make home.
REMEMBER: You and the seller have different goals, the seller wants to sale at the highest price, to the first buyer, with the less concessions. It’s important to consult with your assigned Yancey Outreach Real Estate Agent. He or she can bring order to the process and negotiate on your behalf to reach a desirable outcome.
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR OFFER PRICE AND TERMS
Everyone wants the best possible terms when purchasing a home. However, it's not always easy determining how much to offer, especially in the face of constantly changing market conditions. Your Yancey Outreach Real Estate agent can help you craft a reasonable offer, because he or she lives and breathes real estate and knows what it will take to get your offer accepted.
In addition to sticking to your budget, your Yancey Outreach Real Estate agent will review a range of factors including the number of for-sale homes competing for your offer, the terms sellers look for in a clean offer, and any additional terms that are likely to appeal to a specific seller. Whether the market favors buyers or sellers, there will always be comparable market data and fluctuating contractual terms that your agent will be able to analyze in order to help you craft and submit the winning offer!
THE CLOSING PROCESS
Once your offer has been accepted and your inspections completed, you will need to attend the closing, or settlement. The closing is the legal transfer of ownership from the seller to you. The title or escrow officer will prepare the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, which outlines all of the costs for both the buyer and the seller.
You and your Yancey Outreach Real Estate agent should schedule a walk-through of the home 24 hours prior to closing to ensure that any agreed-to repairs have been made and that the home is in the condition outlined in the contract. If the property does not meet the agreed-to terms, your agent can delay the closing or request money from the seller to fix any issues. Once the property meets with final approval, YOU, the buyer obtains the keys to his or her new home!