Buying a Home
Navigating Your Dream Home Journey
What to Expect
Welcome to the exciting journey of buying a home! Kate California Realty is here to guide you every step of the way. As a buyer, you can expect a personalized experience, from discovering the perfect property to closing escrow. We'll help you navigate the complex real estate market, provide expert advice, and ensure a positive experience.
Key Steps
To help ensure that you're prepared, financially secure, and ready to make a competitive offer. Here are the key steps buyers should have in place before making an offer:
Get Pre-Approved: Obtain a pre-approval letter from a reputable lender. This will give you an idea of what you can afford and will show you are a qualified buyer.
Determine Your Budget: When calculating your budget for buying a home, it is important to consider your down payment, closing costs, and ongoing homeownership expenses. We can assist you with this process.
Define Your Priorities: Clearly define your must-haves and nice-to-haves in a home. This helps you focus on properties that meet your needs and align with your budget.
Emergency Fund: It never hurts to set aside an emergency fund for unexpected expenses related to the home purchase, such as repairs or closing cost overruns.
Plan for Closing Costs: Prepare for closing costs, which typically include fees for escrow, title insurance, and various taxes. We can provide a breakdown of these costs.
Working Together
Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you can expect when we start working together.
Locating Your Dream Home: To help you make informed decisions, we will present you with listings within your budget, comps about the homes you are interested in, and neighborhood information.
Previewing Properties: We will view potential properties together, evaluating each property carefully and considering factors like location, condition, and suitability for your needs.
Making an Offer: We will negotiate for you and draft a strong and competitive offer, considering factors like price, contingencies, and any special terms you'd like to include.
Thorough Care Until Closing: To ensure you have a positive experience through closing, we continue to provide guidance throughout the escrow process, are present during inspections, and any other questions that may arise during this time.
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