Let’s Look For a New Home
Erin will begin with a buyer’s session to discuss your wants, needs and desires. All of this information will all be taken into account when we choose homes for you to view.
To assist you in the home search journey, she will organize a list of homes showing the following information for each:
Photos of the home
The home address
The current asking price
The property taxes
The number of bedrooms and baths
The lot size
Unique features and comments
Once the list of properties of interest has been narrowed down, she will:
Provide you with more detailed information about the home
Schedule a personal visit to the home
Tour the home with you
Determine how the asking price compares with other homes in the area
Answer any and all questions you may have
Full Market Search
A Network of Agents
Your property search criteria will be presented to our entire sales team. Our goal is to present to you, when possible, properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market.
Technology
Leading-edge tech and research tools allow Coldwell Banker representatives an edge in effectively finding the perfect home for you.
Preparing an Offer
Once you have found the property you want, Erin will write a purchase agreement. While much of the agreement is standard, there are a few areas that we can negotiate:
The Price
What you offer on a property depends on a number of factors, including its condition, length of time on the market, buyer activity, and the urgency of the seller. While some buyers want to make a low offer just to see if the seller accepts, this often isn't a smart choice, because the seller may be insulted and decide not to negotiate at all.
The Move-in Date
If you can be flexible on the possession date, the seller will be more apt to choose your offer over others.
Additional Property
Often, the seller plans on leaving major appliances in the home; however, which items stay or go is often a matter of negotiation.
Offer Presentation
Presenting the Offer to the Listing Agent
Typically, you will not be present at the offer presentation - Erin will present it to the listing agent and/or seller. The seller will then do one of the following:
Accept the offer
Reject the offer
Counter the offer with changes
The Counter-offer
By far the most common is the counter-offer. In these cases, Erin’s experience and negotiating skills become powerful in representing your best interests. When a counter-offer is presented, Erin will work with you to review each specific area of it, making sure to move forward with your goals in mind and ensuring that she negotiates the best possible price and terms on your behalf.
CLOSING THE SALE
Buying in today’s market can be complex and fast paced.
Erin’s experience gives buyers an edge. She focuses on market insights, and can guide you through preparing a strong offer. She will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction. Erin has built a strong network of preferred partners and can connect you with mortgage brokers, lawyers, movers and contractors.