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Buying Real Estate |
Search- MLS (Multiple Listings) For Sale By Owner Sites How to find what you want Foreclosures Working with Realtors Working with FSBO Inspecting your Home What to expect?
Finding what you want
Getting what you want is just like every other endeavor in Life....It requires work. After you've been pre-qualified or pre-approved, most people choose to drive various neighborhoods to see what homes are available and at what price range. They also might consider schools, accessibility, taxes, appreciation, So the first step to finding what you want you want is to simply.....DRIVE. When you find what you want you'll want to review a list of documents needed to purchase a home. Click here to learn more.Foreclosures
In Today's Market Place, the opportunity to purchase bank foreclosures is greater than ever. The following list pertains to entities that have Property in their inventory. We also finance Foreclosures and Bank Repo's.Working with Realtors
You can either;
a) Do all the Research, Inspections & Co-Ordination work yourself or;
b) Work through a Professional Realtor.
If you hire a Realtor, chances are you'll want to work with a Buyer's agent. A Buyer's Agent represents the buyer in the process of finding, negotiating, contract preparation, as well as closing co-ordination. If you drive a neighborhood and see a home listed with an agent, under most circumstances that agent is representing the seller. Getting a good agent to work on "your behalf" is a wise move and it won't cost you a dime. You get the expertise of a full time professional working to find you a home.Realtors - A Localized Specialty
Selling Real Estate requires more than just a good car to show houses with. A good agent can make the difference between finding an "acceptable" house and finding the perfect house for your needs. A good agent, operates like a consultant. They will ask a series of questions that enable them to narrow down a list of prospective properties to arrive at a target list of homes that fit your needs. Real Estate agents are easy to find...HOWEVER an agent who specializes, is always your best bet. The principles at Capital Mortgage Partners have been working in the Real Estate business for over 37 years... ALL RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA... and have working Relationships with a number of Outstanding, Service Oriented Realtors in all areas.
For a list of agents that work in your area
of Interest, Contact Us.NOTE: Keep in Mind that Agents work on a commission basis. Most Experienced Agents can sense if they are working with a serious buyer or someone who is just kicking the tires. As a Buyer, you can gain an enormous amount of respect, if you get PRE-APPROVED with a reputable Mortgage Company. With a pre-approved certificate you can shop painlessly for the home you desire.
For Sale By Owners
By Owner sellers have chosen to sell their property themselves without the aid of a Real Estate Agent. However, 9 times out of 10 they will eventually need the services of a Real Estate Professional (Attorney, Broker, etc). You can still use the services of an Agent to handle the transaction, but you may have to pay out of pocket expenses for their time.Inspecting your Home
For most, purchasing a home will be the largest Financial Investment they make. A detailed home inspection is advisable in most cases. If there are not any Blatant defects, you may still want to hire a professional Home Inspection company to do a thorough inspection. You can also educate yourself by DOWNLOADING our Home Inspection Kit. It covers most information you will need to make your decision. NOTE: This information should not be used as a substitute for a Professional Inspection. It is for educational purposes only.What to Expect
To familiarize yourself with all the documents you will see during a Typical Real Estate Transaction, it would be wise to get "sample" copies of the following documents at our office.
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Real Estate Sales Contract |
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Residential Inspection Report |
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Residential Home Appraisal Report |
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HUD 1 Closing Statement |
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Good Faith Estimate |
Different area's of the State, use different forms. It is a Prudent Idea, to know the following documents as they pertain to the area you are purchasing in. This way, when they are presented to you, they will not intimidate nor surprise you. As always, its good to get a general working knowledge of how things work.
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions, please contact us.