If you're purchasing a new home, I'll help you find one that meets your needs and complements your lifestyle. Once you've made your selection, I can assist you in acquiring financing, negotiating with the seller and completing the transaction.

I will:

	Work on your behalf to streamline your home search, first expanding your choices, then helping your narrow the field.
	Research "comparable" properties to determine a fair price and terms.
	Prepare your Purchase Agreement and accompanying legal documents.
	Negotiate for the price, terms and conditions that are agreeable to you.
	Follow-up with your mortgage lender, the title company, the seller's agent and others until the house is yours.

Buyers FAQ

Consumer Guide to Agency Relationships

Effective January 1, 2005 you will be asked to sign a Consumer Guide to Agency Relationships when looking at a home. The Real Living HER Consumer Guide to Agency Relationships says:

"Because it is important that you have this information, Ohio law requires that we ask you to sign below, aknowldeging receipt of this Consumer Guide. Doing so will not obligate you to work with our company if you do not wish to do so."

Home Mortgage

Before you look for a home get pre-approved!

Home Styles

Real Finder email alerts

The Contract

There is a sample of the purchase contract in your HER Real Living Buyer's Book. After I add clauses to protect YOU it will be longer than the sample in your big white book. NEW Contract !!!!

Lock

Once you are in contract, remember to lock your loan

Home Inspection

Insurance

	Homeowners Insurance (Hazard Insurance)
	Title Insurance
	Mortgage Insurance
	Home Warranty (HomeGard) this is not insurance rather a warranty on mechanical systems. IT will give you peace of mind.

Closing & Title

Do I need a real estate attorney?

The HER Real Living Purchase Contract says "It is recommended that all parties be represented by legal counsel and a Realtor�." Click on the link for information from Chicago title.

What happens at the closing?

Understanding the closing process from Chicago Title

Possession

Set up the utilities in your name for the date of possesion! Look in your Real Living HER Buyer's Book for a list of utilities and numbers.

Real Living Real Estate Glossary

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Modified: 4/30/2008 7:29:33 PM
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