I feel like I am the consultant guiding you through the process where you make the decision. Below is a sample of my spreadsheet below that I customize or each buyer.. I give you all the numbers and disclosures but it has to "feel like home". Clients have laughed at me when I hear and ask about their heavy sigh or sense a conflict about something that makes sense on paper and meets all the criteria ... but just isn't it for them. So we keep looking. It has to feel like home too... not just meet a checklist.
My goal is that you see me in the grocery store in the year and don't say "I wish we had known/seen X before we bought." Now, in my total honesty, I do expect clients to do a little homework by looking at details of the listings or google earth for location before showings, especially now with gas prices. I do request a copy of pre-approval letter by the 1st full day of working together showing houses. I love our in-house lender but respect your choice as always.
If it's your first time buying a home, here's some informative topics from National Realtor Association as a great intro to terms and acronyms..
A "Sample buying process" timeline spreadsheet is partially pasted in below or there's a link to download (but it requires a free registration with Scribc.) This is a timeline that I tweak for each client and add in steps as needed, such as Design Center or Survey/Fence details. You don't have to use this spreadsheet or choose to never see it again but know that I have your back so you can sleep nights knowing I have your process' steps all covered. It's my aim to remind you when it's time to start something and when it's getting close to "due date" so it all flows smoothly as possible. I have been known to sign emails as "Nagatha" as I understand this can be a stressful process with other things on your plate. I also keep track of the "other" column and listing side and sellers tasks, repairs and receipts in following up so each detail is taken care of for you.
My goal is that you see me in the grocery store in the year and don't say "I wish we had known/seen X before we bought." Now, in my total honesty, I do expect clients to do a little homework by looking at details of the listings or google earth for location before showings, especially now with gas prices. I do request a copy of pre-approval letter by the 1st full day of working together showing houses. I love our in-house lender but respect your choice as always.
If it's your first time buying a home, here's some informative topics from National Realtor Association as a great intro to terms and acronyms..
A "Sample buying process" timeline spreadsheet is partially pasted in below or there's a link to download (but it requires a free registration with Scribc.) This is a timeline that I tweak for each client and add in steps as needed, such as Design Center or Survey/Fence details. You don't have to use this spreadsheet or choose to never see it again but know that I have your back so you can sleep nights knowing I have your process' steps all covered. It's my aim to remind you when it's time to start something and when it's getting close to "due date" so it all flows smoothly as possible. I have been known to sign emails as "Nagatha" as I understand this can be a stressful process with other things on your plate. I also keep track of the "other" column and listing side and sellers tasks, repairs and receipts in following up so each detail is taken care of for you.
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