The Informed Home Buyer’s Guide
Home Buyer’s School – The Informed Buyer’s Guide is a step-by-step video series in which Local REALTOR, Glen Hopkins walks homebuyers through the process of buying a home.
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Step 3. Start Watching the Videos!
Should I Buy or Sell First?
- Wondering whether you should buy or sell first?
- Is it a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s market? Understanding the market conditions can help you decide if you should buy or sell first.
- What is your risk tolerance?
- Should I use a Subject to Sale?
- What if I can temporarily afford two properties?
5 Reasons Homebuyers Choose to Work with an Agent
In most cases, your home is your most valuable asset, and so it makes sense to use a professional.
A great REALTOR will provide key market insights, sound advice and save you endless hours of time and money – all while helping you reduce the stress of a large purchase allowing you to truly enjoy the experience of buying your dream home.
So if you’re thinking about buying a home, here are 5 reasons you should work with a Buyers Agent.
How to Find Your Dream Home …Fast!
- How to use the process of elimination to help effectively find your ideal home quickly and easily.
- What you should always do when visiting open houses.
- What you should never do when visiting new builds.
- Learn about cash rebates when buying new construction.
Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
- Eliminate stress and emotional heartbreak.
- How being pre-approved will help you negotiate a better deal.
- Why getting pre-approved for a mortgage will save time and money.
Making Sense of the Contract of Purchase and Sale
- Learn the basics of a Contract of Purchase and Sale
- Understand what the most common Subjects and Terms & Conditions are.
- Who gets the deposit and how much should it be?
- How long is the offer valid? When does the offer expire?
- Download a sample Contract of Purchase and Sale.
5 Ways to Win Multiple Offers
- What you can do once you get pre-qualified.
- The benefits of making an unconditional offer.
- Why you should consider getting your inspection done first.
- How creating a video or writing a letter can boost your chances of winning the deal.
- The importance of knowing your top dollar and getting the green light from your lender.
- Free Download 12 Ways to Win in a Multiple Offer Situation
The Deposit. Everything You Need to Know
- When you make an offer on a home a deposit is due
- How much is the deposit for?
- Can the Seller collect and cash the deposit check?
- Who gets the deposit?
- Is the deposit in addition to the purchase price of the home?
How to Choose the Right Closing Dates
- Understand what the Completion Date, Possession Date, and Adjustment Date are.
- The days you should never schedule your Completion Date.
- What days you should never schedule and why.
How to e-Sign Documents
- How to e-sign documents.
- Sorry, but the audio is glitchy on this video!
What to Expect with Your Home Inspection
- What does a home inspector do exactly? What do they not do?
- How long does a home inspection take?
- How much does a home inspector cost?
- What should we do if the home inspector finds any issues?
How Much Will I Need for Closing Costs?
- Find more information on closing costs here.
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