Are You “Really” a Serious Buyer? Then Prove It!

Let me start out by saying there is absolutely nothing I enjoy more than working with buyers to help them find great homes. Handing a new home owner their keys is extremely gratifying. With that said the current seller’s market in many areas of the country requires “serious buyers” – Orange County where I am a real estate broker is no exception. When I take on the role as your “Buyer’s Agent” I am committing to represent you and your best interests in the best way I can – all I ask in return is that you are in fact a serious buyer and for you to PROVE IT in your actions! Adopt a sense of urgency in everything you do as buying a home is a VERY competitive endeavor right now and the competition moves quickly.

KEYS to Success and Getting Your Home:

·         Ensure You Are Offer Ready – Getting Prequalified or Preapproved is essential and you can’t make an offer without this – if you wait to complete this task until after you find the home of your dreams your chances of getting the home are very low as your competition is already prequal’d. Have your latest financial statements ready to show proof of funds available to cover the deposit and downpayment as listing agents are requiring this in California.

·         View Homes NOW – Not TOMORROW – The best new listings are lasting only a few days on market and it is critical to view homes as soon as humanly possible and make your best offer immediately on the ones that are a match. With very little inventory of homes for sale in most South Orange County communities, I am literally seeing a line of buyers waiting to view homes on day number one – the line is likely very short on day number three as the home is under contract!  

·         Be Easy to do Business With – Congratulations on your accepted offer but keep in mind that the seller likely has very good “Backup Offers”.  Complete your inspections, adhere to the timelines of the contract, and be reasonable with your requests.

By being a “Serious Buyer” you will more than likely get the home of your dreams despite the fact that we are in one of the greatest seller’s markets of all time! If you are a Serious Buyer looking to buy a home in South Orange County I would welcome the opportunity to work with you – I can be reached anytime at 949-500-0484 or via email at dave@ventanacoastalproperties.com.