For Buyers
Buying a Home
THINKING OF HIRING AN AGENT TO HELP YOU BUY?
A buyer's agent can assist you in many ways when you buy a home and it is all at No Cost to you! The buyer's agent is paid by the seller when your purchase of their home is final.
~ We represent you in the negotiations of the home.
~ We work hard to find the right home for you and your family.
~ We walk you through the process and the paperwork.
~ We can help you buy ANY home whether it is new construction, for sale by owner or listed by another agent.
Buyer's Advisory - Be sure to go to the Oregon Real Estate Consumers website and click on "Consumer Information" and then on "Buyers Advisory".
STEP ONE-THE HOME SEARCH
1. Schedule meeting with your lender.
- Bring last two pay stubs, tax return, investment statements, bank statement:
- Establish a price range
- Establish a down payment
- Establish a time-frame for purchase
- Discuss best type of loan for your situation
- Establish an estimate of fees and payment
2. Meet with us and establish your home selection criteria
- Size of home/# of bedrooms & bathrooms
- Area/Location/Neighborhood
3. Search homes on the internet and review listings sent by us. This is a process of elimination.
4. Visit Sunday Open Houses (just a sampling of what is available) Take our business card to give to agents at the open house.
5. Schedule time with us to tour homes.
STEP TWO -WRITE THE OFFER
1. Write an offer on a home that best fits your needs.
2. Discuss Earnest money and Down Payment for offer.
3. Check calendar and discuss closing dates and what that means.
4. Schedule the home inspection as soon as offer accepted.
