6 STEP GUIDE TO HOME BUYING IN 2013

6 Step HomeBuyers ProcessNever before in the history of real estate has the buying process been more complex than it is today. There are many reasons but the two biggest are because of the large number of legal steps and documents required and the shift in the world of financing since the market crash.

Our goal, however, is to make the process as easy to understand and follow as possible and to take care of as many details for you as we can along the way. We do so by providing a FREE (no charge / no obligation / no spam) online program that walks buyers through the 6 vitally important steps of the home buying process in an easy to navigate format.

To take advantage of this great program, simply click on DOORSTEPS and complete the short form requesting an invitation to join. MyJaxHomeTeam.com provides this online program absolutely free and without any obligation on your part. Get informed while having FUN!

What you will gain from DOORSTEPS: Here are the broad point steps. Each is broken down into finer points that are easy to understand, follow and chart as you move toward a successful closing.

Step 1: DECIDING WHETHER TO BUY

Step 2: ASSESSING HOW MUCH TO SPEND

Step 3: FINDING THE RIGHT HOME

Step 4: NEGOTIATING THE RIGHT PRICE

Step 5: PREPARING TO CLOSE

Step 6: CLOSING AND MOVING IN 

Watch this short video for more information on DOORSTEPS.

ABOUT THE BLOG OWNER

TIMOTHY H. FENNELL, PA

Tim FennellTim Fennell is a Florida licensed Real Estate Broker with The Legends of Real Estate, REALTORS® in Jacksonville, Florida.

His strong background in business development, real estate investments, counseling and marketing greatly enhance his skills as a Listing and Internet Marketing Specialist. 

Tim and his wife, Susan, have over 30 years experience in Jacksonville Real Estate sales, marketing and investing. Both are Accredited Consultants in Real Estate (ACRE®). When you're ready to be consulted with, rather than sold to, give Tim and Susan Fennell a call.

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