FOR BUYERS
BUY YOUR HOME WITH CONFIDENCE
Lifestyle Associates handle every detail
BUYING
YOUR DREAM HOME
Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you will make in your lifetime, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or seasoned veteran, we are committed to helping you realize your dream.
It’s imperative to work with a real estate agent that is informed with the latest market conditions and the ever-changing laws, We are consultants, not salespeople and will always have you and your family’s best interests in mind. As our client, you’ll get all of the benefits of working with a team of knowledgeable people who will work tirelessly to make your dreams come true.
ROAD MAP TO
BUYing A HOME
1. FINDING YOUR NEW HOME
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INITIAL CONSULTATION
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Understand your objectives. priorities, and time frames.
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Examine local market conditions.
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Discuss lending qualification. Define how we wilt work together.
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FINANCING
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Obtain Loan pre-approval letter from lenders.
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Determine budget and price range for home.
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Prepare proof of funds if purchasing with cash.
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HOME SHOPPING
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Setup on Line home search.
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Tour properties that meet your home search criteria.
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Monitor market activity.
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MAKE AN OFFER
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Review com parable sales and discuss appropriate offer strategies.
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Prepare detailed offer package.
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Negotiate the best possible price for your new home!
2. THE ESCROW
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ESCROW SETUP
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Identify title company.
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Submit purchase contract and initial deposit funds to escrow.
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SUBMIT HOME INFO TO LENDER
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Submit purchase contract to Lender for processing.
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Confirm contingency removal and dates.
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INSPECTIONS AND PROPERTY CONDITIONS
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Conduct buyer inspections: property. pest. chimney. roof. etc.
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Conduct review of setter disclosures and HOA documents (if applicable)
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INSPECTION REVIEW
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If new critical issues are discovered during buyer inspections, negotiate repairs or renegotiate price.
3. CLOSING PROCESS
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SIGN-OFF AND LOAN FUNDING
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Review all closing and transaction costs.
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Sign Loan documents.
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Provide cashier's check or send wire for down payment and closing costs.
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Lender sends balance of funding to title company one business day prior to close.
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FINAL WALK THROUGH
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Confirm property condition and completed repairs if any.
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Property condition should be consistent with condition on date of contract acceptance.
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RECORD AND CLOSE ESCROW
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Deed is recorded in person at county recorder's office by title company representatives.