Buying a home represents the single biggest investment you’ll make in your life. There are many factors to consider and many decisions to make. That’s why, when buying, it’s crucial for you to have all the available resources necessary to make a well-informed decision. Generally, finding and purchasing a home includes the following steps.
Representation
Your agent will properly navigate you through the home buying process. Dane is the top agent in the area a a local to the Puget Sound.
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Pre-Approval
Allows you to know your price point and make a strong offer. Dane has local lending partners, as, well as, ways to help you save on your closing costs.
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Market Conditions
Buyers Market vs. Sellers Market. Know which one you are in and how it affects your purchase. Markets can vary on a hyperlocal level.
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Finding the Right Home
A home search is set by your agent based on your criteria and as new properties come to market, we set times view ones of interest.
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Making An Offer
Once the right home is found, we review listing prices and market variables, strategize terms and put together a strong offer. Utigard Property Group agents negotiate
to get you the best price and terms.
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Mutual Acceptance & Escrow
Once the Purchase and Sale Agreement is fully signed by all parties we have mutual acceptance. The contract then goes to the escrow office. Earnest money is deposited with escrow within 48 hours.
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Contract Fulfillment
We conduct and review all applicable contract items to endure there are no future surprises. These contract items are contingencies like inspection, title, appraisal, HOA review, etc. Renegotiation or termination of offer is allowed during contingency periods.
Final Walkthrough
You are almost there! Within five days of closing, you conduct a final walkthrough to ensure the house is in the same shape as when you placed your offer.
Closing!
The day has finally com. Escrow releases to the county and you can take legal possession of your brand new home. You did it! Congratulations.
