Buyers

With all of today’s available search engines why do I still need a Real Estate Agent to help me buy a home?

Whether you are Buying your first Home, Moving Up 2nd Home, Vacation Home, or Investment Property, there are many things to consider when finding, entering into Escrow, and successfully Closing on a Property.

In today’s world of accessibility to Data there are plenty of platforms that can show properties For Sale. Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com are excellent tools to get an idea of which homes are being offered For Sale along with interior pictures and video’s. While these search engines are initially beneficial, they do not substitute for Market EXPERTISE.

1. Needs Analysis: defining the style and layout of a property that matches your needs. This is a comprehensive look at your lifestyle & affordability, this step saves Buyers a significant amount of their valuable time.
2. Location: one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a Property is to know as much about the City including surrounding areas. Researching information is critical when determining location.
3. Market Statistics: know what has previously Sold, variances in pricing, and most importantly “real time numbers” in the neighborhood. Los Angeles County differs block to block and so doesn’t price points, do not leave this for chance.
4. School Finder: Los Angeles has an abundance of private & public Schools, it can be critical to know a School’s rating & boundaries for attendance
5. MLS Auto search: Auto feed of matchable “coming soon” status & “Active” Properties as soon as they hit the market… no lag time.
6. Showings: All showings are coordinated and personally shown along with an overview of property’s history and neighborhood stats to help make the best decision while looking for a home.

Time to Make an Offer

Whether it is a Cash offer or traditional Financing you will be asked to provide documentation that supports how you intend to purchase the Property. These documents are presented in an Offer Package to support the validity of your Offer.

1. Review Offer Strategy: there are a variety of components that require addressing and a Strategy to be developed… if you want the Property which inevitably is in demand.
2. Write an Offer: Know and understand what you are signing, and the timelines associated with writing an Offer.
3. Presenting an Offer: Professional Presentation of an Offer Package to Seller’s Agent & Seller.
4. Follow up Action Plan: Plan during the time period after submitting an Offer

Opening Escrow

1. Review of Escrow & Timelines: review of Contracts, Property & Area Disclosures, Title Reports, and associated timelines.
2. Inspections: there are a variety of Inspections that Buyers can elect to have performed in a concentrated period of time. Reviewing, scheduling, & attending Inspections are crucial to understanding what you are buying.
3. Repairs: Inspections inevitably reveal necessary housekeeping and minor or major repairs. Once identified, these Repairs become another negotiation between a Buyer & Seller. EXPERIENCED Negotiation Skills and Strategy Development are a must and can make or break a purchase.
4. Contingency Period: everything has a deadline. Adherence is more than being organized, you want an expert by your side that has SUPERIOR follow through skills.
5. Closing: preparation for closing, final walk thru of property, setting up Utilities, scheduling Movers, and delivering Keys to your new Home. (Congratulations)