You will know it when you see it
Before beginning your home search for buying property it is very important to understand your buying power. If you are paying cash, what is your comfortable price range? If you will acquire a loan it is helpful to all parties to become Pre-Qualified through your financial institution of choice.
Beyond the public's access to the powerful Multiple Listing Services (MLS) your experienced REALTOR® will have tools and a vast network of contacts and groups to search for all possibilities meeting your search criteria including coming soon property listings as well as previous withdrawn and expired listings that may return to the market in the near future.
Use the SEARCH PROPERTIES feature to search on your own or at your leisure or I can assist you with Instant Alerts to alleviate your constant internet browsing.
INSTANT ALERTS - Receive a customized Hot Sheet Alert for all new listings, price changes, and back-on-the-market listings matching your search criteria.
Set up property tours and visit as many homes as necessary until you find the one.
Kenneth, I have found a house
Let's begin our evaluation...
Does it meet all of your search criteria needs
Did you get the feeling when I state that "you will know it when you see it"
Does it meet your lifestyle - is it near necessities for You such as easy access to major thoroughfares, retail, restaurants, parks exercise, privacy, schools, work, family, community, walkability ... we can go on and on because each Buyer has different needs
Visit the neighborhood at various times of the day (morning, afternoon, evening) - how is the traffic, activity
Visit Helpful Resources and explore a vast library of tools including crime mapping, schools, etc.
Let's research how the listing is priced by evaluating in depth the most recent closed transactions in the neighborhood or immediate area and drill down to comparables and a Comparable Market Analysis.
Presenting an offer
Should we make an Offer?
Let's create a strategy of presenting an Offer and discuss possible negotiations toward our goal of executing a Purchase Agreement.
We will review agency representation and documentation that occurs during the real estate process including contingencies to protect your interests as well as the importance of coordination and meeting calendar goals to successfully arrive at the closing table.
Success and Congratulations on your new home!!!
Additional Support Tools
Helpful Resources - general research information
Utilities List - services contacts
Vendor List - suggested vendors from A-Z
Mortgage Tools
National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With SoFi
NAR and SoFI Offers Additional Tools for the Buyer
ANNOUNCEMENT 04082024 – The National Association of Realtors® today announced SoFi as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. As part of the agreement, NAR members and their clients can receive exclusive rates and discounts on mortgages, student loan refinancing, personal loans and more.
"This partnership amplifies our support for the diverse financial needs of our members," said Rhonny Barragan, NAR vice president of strategic alliances. "SoFi's full range of services can benefit real estate agents and their clients across all stages of life."
About SoFi
SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. The company's full suite of financial products and services helps its more than 7.5 million SoFi members borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better by giving them fast access to the tools they need to get their money right, all in one app.
Housing Resources
courtesy of the Greater Nashville REALTORS®