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Home Buying Process, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group

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February 24, 2011 12:37 AM

Home Buying Process, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group

Working with Woodbury MN home buyer's often provide us (The Durham Executive Group) with our greatest satisfaction in real estate because of the excitement and enthusiasm a buyer has during the home search for their perfect home. However, it is our belief there could be much more information available about the home buying process in Woodbury MN for buyers based on our experience over the years. Subsequently, we have outlined a simple home buying process for buyer's to use as they go about preparing their search for their dream home.

a. Searching and finding an experienced and top selling Woodbury MN real estate agent.

b. Counseling and qualifying interview with mortgage loan officer for pre-approval process.

c. Identifying the vital home criteria for your home search.

d. Selecting homes geographically to view.

e. Viewing homes and communities.

f. Performing market analysis on home value prior to making offer.

g. Discussing negotiation strategy prior to making offer.

h. Write purchase agreement offer on home of choice.

i. Submit offer to seller and negotiate price and terms.

j. Purchase Agreement contract accepted and earnest check submitted by buyers.

k. Perform a thorough home inspection paid for by buyers.

l. Inspection Contingencies lifted.

m. Mortgage Company performs credit report verification and appraisal.

n. Underwriting review and loan approval.

o. Title Company title search.

p. Deed Preparation

q. Signing of papers at the closing.

r. Receiving of keys to home and finally....Moving Day!

John and Becky are top selling Woodbury MN real estate agents with backgrounds and work experiences that set us apart from our competition. We are both educated with post graduate degrees and have worked in upper bracket professional management positions in both business and educational settings prior to real estate. We know how to work with all social and economic clientele - whether it's a first time buyer, or a multi-million dollar client. We put the emphasis on ‘EXECUTIVE LEVEL' service regardless of the size of the transaction.

Our mission statement embodies putting the client first. We recognize the importance of listening to, and fully understanding our clients' needs and concerns. Each of us brings a unique set of marketable skills with none more important than integrity and honesty. We give our word that there will never be a transaction we are involved with that is not handled with professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Additionally, we pride ourselves on our communication skills and the ability to market and negotiate our client's properties with superior results.

John and Becky Durham, MS, ASP, ARS