
Residential Real Estate
Buying A Home
When it comes to buying a home, no other company can assist you the way The Property Connection can. With agents specializing in every sale/purchase aspect and contacts to cover all external affairs, we have what it takes to provide you with the highest quality services across the industry. Starting as a property management company in 1981, we’ve always had the average investor in mind. Seeking to maximize our clients investments, all while to providing each and every one of them with the tools needed to find the home that fits their every need.
At The Property Connection, our team is dedicated to guiding you through the process of buying a house with expertise and support every step of the way. From the initial consultation to understanding your needs and preferences, to searching for the perfect property, and finally, to negotiating the best deal, we are committed to making your home buying journey smooth and successful. Our skilled agents are equipped with in-depth knowledge of the housing market, ensuring that you find a home that meets your needs and fits your budget. With The Property Connection by your side, you can confidently navigate the real estate market and secure the perfect home for you and your family.
A Simple Approach To Buying A Home
The first step in buying a home is to secure a preapproval letter through a financial institution. A quick internet search for lenders or a visit to the bank of your choice can help you get a jump start on the home buying process. This letter will allow your real estate agent to create a list of properties that match your needs and fit into your budget
Picking an agent that is best suited for your needs can be game changing. Someone who specializes in residential real estate will have the expertise necessary to provide you with housing options tailored to your unique situation.
Finding the home that’s right for you can take some time and requires careful consideration of your needs, preferences, and budget. It's important to explore various neighborhoods, attend open houses, and utilize your agents knowledge to ensure the home you want is the one you buy.
There it is, the perfect house. When you’re ready to make an offer, reach out to your agent and inform them that you would like to submit an offer. The offer process typically goes as follows:
Buyer contacts agent and informs them of desire to make an offer
Agent requests from buyer the amount they wish to offer
Agent prepares required documents and writes up offer
Agents sends offer to buyer for signature
Agent forwards offer to seller or sellers agent
Once the offer is in the seller’s hands, there are three possible outcomes: acceptance, counter-offer, and rejection.
Acceptance means the seller has accepted the offer as it is written.
A counter-offer is an amended offer submitted by the seller back to the buyer with adjusted terms the seller is willing to accept. The decision to accept a counter then returns to the buyer.
Rejection is as it sounds, the seller rejects the offer without consideration.
After an offer is accepted by both parties, a mutually agreed upon neutral third party, an escrow officer, is selected to begin the escrow process. All documents completed up to this point will be provided to the escrow officer as “escrow instructions”. Escrow instructions inform the officer of all agreed upon terms and conditions that will need to be satisfied in order to complete the transaction.
During the escrow process many things occur, such as: inspections, appraisals, and tons of paperwork.
Inspections may include:
Home Inspection
Termite/Pest Inspection
Septic Certification
The purpose of an appraisal is to verify that the property value is relative to the loan amount, should the buyer default on the loan.
At this point, the buyer should receive the funding from their financial institution and transfer it to the escrow account.
Once all the T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted, escrow will be set to close.
Congratulations, you’ve just purchased your dream home! Be sure to celebrate and enjoy the benefits owning a home has to offer!
Selling Your Home
Ready to move on from your current home? Looking to sell your investment property to diversify your portfolio? Our agents are ready to use their expertise to provide you with an experience you can’t find anywhere else.
But Why Us?
Professional Expertise: Our team consists of seasoned real estate professionals who are deeply familiar with the local market. We leverage our expertise to provide you with accurate property evaluations and strategic selling approaches tailored to your specific needs.
High-Quality Marketing: To provide our clients with the most attractive listing, we create a personalized marketing campaign designed to suit each property we sell. We offer syndication across all major real estate marketing sites, professional photography, videography, social media placements, and more!
Seamless Process: We take care of the entire selling process, from initial consultation to closing the deal. You can trust us to manage all the intricacies involved, allowing you to focus on other important aspects of your life.
Personalized Support: We understand that every homeowner's situation is unique. That's why we take the time to understand your circumstances and tailor our approach accordingly. Whether you're facing a time-sensitive sale or need assistance with specific requirements, we are here to support you every step of the way.
A Better Way To Sell Your Home
When you’re ready to sell your home, you have multiple options, however the two most common are with an agent or for sale by owner (FSBO). Here, we cover the process of working with an agent.
Now that you’ve found the agent you want to work with, they’ll set up an appointment with you to view the home. At this meeting, agents will provide you with a comparative market analysis for homes in the area in order to gauge the price you can list your property for.
Additionally, your agent may provide you with an owner questionnaire. This form will request general information about the property that will give your agent a clear picture of the property they are selling.
After you’ve come up with the listing price for the unit and negotiated your agent’s compensation, your agent will prepare the contracts. These contracts will include:
Seller and agent names
Property address
Listing price
Duration of listing
Type of listing
Transfer Disclosure Statement
The Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) is a document in which the owner of a property is required to provide all known information regarding the property’s condition. This document is highly important to the real estate transaction and must be provided to a buyer at a reasonable time. If the document is provided to the buyer after the execution of the buyer’s offer to purchase, the buyer may be provided with a 3-5 day window to cancel their offer without penalty.
Once the contracts are signed and the listing is now ready to be advertised, your agent will set up a time for a photographer to take pictures of the property. Advertising quality can truly make or break a listing as it plays a crucial role in attracting potential buyers and showcasing the property in the best light possible. High-quality advertising has the power to capture the attention of the target audience, highlight the unique features of the property, and ultimately entice buyers to explore further. On the other hand, poor advertising can hinder the property's visibility and fail to convey its true appeal, potentially leading to missed opportunities and extended time on the market.
Your property is now for sale. Agents helping others buy a home will reach out to your agent if they want to set up a showing for their clients to view the home. Your agent will inform you of the time they would like to view the property and if the time works with your schedule, they will schedule the appointment. Another way to allow buyers to view your property are through open houses. Your agent may contact you with a day for them to be present at your home for a certain amount of time to allow multiple buyers to tour the property at once.
An interested party will make an offer on the property and submit it to your agent. Your agent will then pass it along to you for your consideration. You have three options when it comes to an offer on your property: accept, counter, or decline.
Acceptance means you accept their offer as it’s written
A counter-offer is to adjust the terms of the offer and send it back to the buyer for their consideration. They may accept or decline your counter.
Declining means to reject the offer submitted to you without consideration.
After an offer is accepted by both parties, a mutually agreed upon neutral third party, an escrow officer, is selected to begin the escrow process. All documents completed up to this point will be provided to the escrow officer as “escrow instructions”. Escrow instructions inform the officer of all agreed upon terms and conditions that will need to be satisfied in order to complete the transaction.
During the escrow process many things occur, such as: inspections, appraisals, and tons of paperwork.
Inspections may include:
Home Inspection
Termite/Pest Inspection
Septic Certification
The purpose of an appraisal is to verify that the property value is relative to the loan amount, should the buyer default on the loan.
At this point, the buyer should receive the funding from their financial institution and transfer it to the escrow account.
Once all the T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted, escrow will be set to close.
Congratulations, you’ve just sold your home! Whether it’s traveling, buying a new home, or investing the profits elsewhere, be sure to enjoy the result!