Your partner in the home buying experience.Buying a home is one of the largest transactions a person makes in their life. The process of doing so can be complicated – whether its your first time or your third or more times.
That’s where the guidance of the team of Steve and Susie Walker, experienced real estate agents, comes in. We are your local housing market experts. We can provide helpful neighborhood information, translate industry lingo, use effective negotiation skills, and suggest the best professionals for adjacent services like mortgage, construction, and moving. We become your allies in this sometimes overwhelming process.
This is very important…During the process of buying a home, you’ll likely be spending a lot of time with the agent you choose to work with. So, make sure you’re a compatible match.
We invite you to meet us in person (or virtually, if you’re coming in from far away) to determine our chemistry – and assess if we can help with your specific property needs.
A few questions worth asking:
• Are you full-time real estate agents?
• How long have you been in this particular market?
• What is the your experience helping people buy homes?
• What is your preferred communication style? And, how often can we expect to hear from you?
• Do you have references of people you’ve worked with?
Figuring out why you want to purchase a home or property will help you make important decisions now and down the road.
Know your preferences
Considering what you want and need out of your property will help you narrow down your home search as well.
This is an investment. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you may ever make. Whether you’re buying your first home, relocating or just moving down the street — you want to work with someone who understands the housing market by your side. Working with a qualified RE/MAX agent can make this process easier
Helping to guide you through the whole process:
Having an agent who has your best interests at heart can ease some of your stress and can help make it go as smoothly as possible.
Knowing your budget up front and getting pre-qualified helps you focus your search and can save you both time and stress.
Talking to a mortgage professional can help you to determine your buying power. They can help you to find out how much you can afford, and how much you should put towards a down payment. They can walk you through the various loan options and other costs or fees associated with purchasing a home.
Consider asking your agent for a referral; they understand your needs and can help find a professional for your situation.
You’re ready to make an offer. Once you find the home or property you’re interested in, your agent can help negotiate a fair offer based on comparable homes in the area.
If your offer is accepted, you’ll make a down payment and be officially under contract. During the due-diligence period between signing the purchase agreement and closing on your property, your agent can help you understand the conditions, provisions, and obligations of your contract. They can also help guide you through the appraisal and inspection processes.
Closing is the official transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. This is the final step of your home-buying journey. At closing, you will sign your mortgage paperwork to solidify your purchase. From there, you officially become a homeowner and will be handed the keys to your new home so you can begin the next part of your journey… making memories.
Check out the Mortgage Calculator to see what you can afford.
Once you’ve defined your home search goals, decided on your RE/MAX agent, and have spoken with a mortgage professional to see what your buying power is — you’re ready to find your new place to call home!
Ready to get started on the home buying process? Contact us today. And, check out the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report for a deep-dive on current market conditions in metro areas across the U.S.