When you’ve found a place that you’d like to call your own, I will help you draw up an Offer to Purchase to present to the seller. This legal document specifies the price, deposit amount, financing arrangements, down payment, who pays what closing costs, what inspections are to be performed, time tables, whether personal property is included, terms of cancellation, any repairs you want performed, which professional services will be used, when you get physical possession of the property, and how to settle disputes should they arise. This may seem a bit overwhelming, but trust me, I’m here to guide you.
The big question is always how much to offer. You already know the seller’s asking price. But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure? I will make sure you don’t pay too much for your new home. The true value of a property depends to a large degree on its physical condition. A home in good condition is worth more than a home in poor condition. This sounds like common sense, but it is often overlooked by home buyers. You must look beyond the surface. A property may have a new coat of paint and there may be lavish landscaping, but if the foundation or plumbing are defective, the home may actually be worth far less than what the seller wants.
When you find a property you are interested in, I will do a home evaluation to ensure you don’t pay more than market value. I will check recent comparable sales in the area, and adjust the price for current market conditions, differences in square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, garage space, lot size, and type of construction. You can feel confident in the price you offer based on my research and local expertise.
