Why Buy With Us?
First Steps
Determine What do You Want
If you’re planning on buying a home, there is one thing you should ask yourself, “What do I want?”. As you put together the picture of your dream home, you may discover that there are features you don’t want to sacrifice and for which you’re willing to pay more. Maybe it’s living within a thirty-minute drive from work, more land that has some type of creek or river, certain schools, an open kitchen or family room, or even something less common, like wheelchair access for a family member. Sometimes, the wants are easy to distinguish from needs because you’ll find yourself saying, “A pool might be nice.” But another way to look at it is wants are things that you can add or change on your own later and finding a great home at a good price and location is infinitely easier when you’re flexible on wants.
Find a Buyer’s Agent to Help You
It’s important for prospective buyers of real estate to consider hiring a real estate professional to represent them. The Team at Blue Heron Realty can provide the experience and knowledge necessary to greatly assist you in the process of buying a home. We can establish a step by step process that can streamline the process. Considerations as to location, budgets, finding a mortgage loan, searching for the home, contracting and closing the transaction are all part of the process that can be planned and scheduled upfront to attain a successful purchase. Often the seller pays all brokers fees, so a buyer can normally obtain the services of a buyer’s agent without incurring any charges for their services.
Get Your Finances in Order
One of the first steps in your buying process is to determine your budget, the amount of cash and financing available. Getting prequalified for a loan takes very little time, and it not only lets you know what your budget is, it also shows real estate professionals and sellers you will be working with that you are a more serious buyer. Once you have determined your
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Pre-Approval
A pre-approval letter is one of the most crucial items needed to purchase a house! It shows you’re a serious buyer and can afford the home you are submitting an offer for.
Once you connect with our team, we can recommend local lenders who have proven affordable, reliable and trustworthy.
Escrow and Closing Costs
When you purchase a home, there will be closing costs which include fees for processing, title insurance, closing, title search, mortgage taxes, appraisals, and more. Within closing costs, there are third-party fees that come from companies that don’t work for mortgage lenders yet provide essential services like escrow.
Escrow is when an impartial third party holds on to funds and distributes them accordingly to process a transaction. This fund, also known as earnest money, is a form of good faith that the buyer will hold for the seller if they breech the contract. Please consult an attorney if you have a question.
Home Warranty
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make. A home warranty protects you, the buyer, (for the first year) from damages to certain mechanical and appliance systems in the home. We know what to look out for and how to negotiate this into the deal for our buyers.
Relocation
Are you looking to relocate to our beautiful city? Need more information to help you find the right area and neighborhood for your family?
Our relocation guide includes the most up-to-date and vital information for people looking to move to our area.
First-Time Buyers
First time buying a home? Don’t worry – our team is able to take you through the entire process from start to finish. There are many first-time home buyer programs and lending options. We’re happy to make recommendations and point you in the right direction.
Seniors
We’re proud to help seniors find a place for their needs. There are many single-floor living options in our area which suit the needs of Seniors. We know transitioning to a new residence and environment can be challenging, but we are here every step of the way – from preparing the home for sale, to finding the next home.
Moving Van
We can help! You can count on us to recommend local moving companies to assist when you move in. When you work with us, you won’t have to find much on your own – we’re happy to make recommendations and point you in the right direction.