What is your motivation to buy?
What price range are you considering?
What is your timeline to move?
What are your ideal features and “non-negotiables”?
What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
Discuss objectives and process
Select a lender and begin approval process
Obtain loan approval letter
Sign exclusive buyer-broker agreement
Research neighborhoods of interest
Review your neighborhood references
Consider personal timing and seasonal factors
Analyze active, pending, and sold properties
Discuss market forces: supply v. demand, macro v. micro
Browse and review online listings
Network with local agents to uncover new and off-market homes
Attend open houses
Select ideal location and home
Review purchase contract
Discuss objectives and processes
Create offer presentation highlighting buyer strengths
Negotiate to optimize price and terms
Accept offer/counter-offers
Notify escrow of acceptance and send fully executed contract
Wire initial deposit to escrow per terms of agreement
Notify lender to begin the loan and order appraisal
Sign and return opening package of escrow instructions
Contract insurance agent regarding homeowner’s coverage
Provide escrow with vesting (title) information
Sign loan documents
Review seller’s disclosures and reports
Schedule all desired home inspections, including termite
Approve or negotiate repairs based on the inspection reports
Review and approve preliminary title report
Meet deadlines and remove contractual contingencies
Schedule final walk-through prior to close of escrow
Review closing statement from escrow
Meet with escrow to sign loan documents
Arrange to wire the down payment and closing cost
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Taya DiCarlo
1240 Rosecrans Ave.
Suite 120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310.431.8251
taya@tayadicarlo.com
DRE# 01751317
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