Are you dreaming of buying a home? Are you actively looking on line at houses and driving around checking out neighborhoods? Are you pre-approved by a lender if you need to get a mortgage? Do you have a proof of funds letter if paying with cash? Do you know your true buying power? Have you had a Buyer's Consultation with a Realtor®, where Estimated Closing Costs were explained and the buying process is discussed? Do you have money readily available at a moments notice to place a deposit with an offer on a home, pay for a (8 comments)
buying a home: 17 Ways Buyers can get their Offer Rejected by the Seller!
- 01/12/15 01:37 AM
If you are looking to buy a house as a primary residence or for investment, be sure to take a look at this post written by Fred Griffin . He points out the many reasons why an offer can be rejected by a seller. Thank you Fred for listing these reasons. You found your Perfect House! After looking at many, many houses, you have found exactly the home that you were looking for. You and your Agent sit down to write the offer... but then you make requests and demands that will get your offer Rejected by the Seller!
Is buying a house one of your goals for this New Year? Are you unsure of how to proceed now that you have decided you are ready to buy a home?
If you can answer yes to one of these questions, then please note, the first and most important step you need to do is to find out what you can afford before you start to actively look at houses.
GATHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION The most important step in buying a house is doing the prep (13 comments)
Are you a buyer and really looking forward to being in a new home? Well be sure to read this post so you can ensure you go to settlement and do not create problems that can prevent you going to settlement. Thanks to John Meussner's solid advise you will be on your way! Thank you John!
You're under contract, now what?
You've found a home, worked up an offer, and came to an agreement with a seller. Once the contract is executed, it's such a relief, and you're almost there when it comes to owning your (4 comments)