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Choose Caci/Randazzo Team - We are the experts! Buying a property requires making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork.
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Some important tips to keep in mind to streamline the buying process:
- Keep written records of everything. For the sake of
clarity, it will be extremely useful to transcribe all verbal
agreements including counter-offers and addendums and to convert them
into written agreements to be signed by both parties. We will assist
you in drafting all the paperwork for your purchase and make sure that
you have copies of everything.
- Stick to the schedule.
Once your offer is accepted, you and the seller will be given a
timeline to mark every stage in the process of closing the real estate
contract. Meeting the requirements on time ensures a smoother flow of
negotiations so that each party involved is not in breach of their
agreements. During the process we will keep you constantly updated, so
you will always be prepared for the next step.
It helps to have an expert in your corner when undertaking such a large purchase. We can guide you through this process, and also provide you with access to property listings before they hit the general market.
Here are some factors to consider when choosing your real estate professional:
- Look for a full-time agent – one who has experience completing transactions similar to yours.
- Interview a few agents: Are they familiar with the area in which you are interested?
- Ask how much time the agent will have for you, and if they are available at night and on weekends.
- Ask about their credentials and education: A good agent will continually strive to improve and gain knowledge of the latest real estate trends and hold the highest designations in their respective fields of expertise.
- Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a property.
- Ask for a list of properties they have sold or a list of references.
- Choose an agent who listens attentively to your needs and concerns. Pick an agent, with whom you feel comfortable.
Time to go Shopping
Once those preparations are out of the way, it is time to find the right property for you.
Take a Drive
Get to know the neighborhoods, complexes, or subdivisions, which interest you. Drive around and get a feel for what it would be like to own a property in the area. Start getting a sense of the properties available in those areas.
Narrow Your Search
Select a few properties that interest you the most and have your real estate agent make appointments to visit them. Ask your real estate agent about the potential long term resale value of the properties you are considering.
Time to Buy
Once you have picked out the property you want to purchase, your real estate agent can help you make an offer that the seller will accept. A good agent will investigate the potential costs and expenses associated with the new property. An agent can also help you draft your offer in a way that gives you the advantage over another offer.
NEXT STEP: THE BUYING PROCESS