Buying a Home in Austin, Texas

Considering that your home or property is most likely the biggest investment you'll ever make, having long-term financial and lifestyle consequences, you'll want to be sure you have the best help available to you.

If you are looking to buy real estate, consider the quality advice that comes from a well trained and experienced professional. Whether you are relocating from out of state or just moving to a new Austin neighborhood, only a REALTOR® will have the skills you really need. For example:

  • ◦My understanding of a multitude of funding options means you may be able to afford more than you thought you could.
    ◦My understanding of local amenities, combined with my ability to assess your needs and wants, means you can easily find just the right home. I put in time to save you time, researching your needs and market availability so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
    ◦I have access to a huge variety of listings, and won't waste your time on homes that aren't right for you.
    ◦Having seen so many styles of homes in my career gives me insight into simple upgrades, changes or additions that can make an almost-perfect home just right.
    ◦I can inform you about real estate values, taxes, utility and maintenance costs, municipal services and facilities, and I may be aware of proposed zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy.
    ◦Unlike a private seller, I have no emotional connection to the homes I sell. This means I can be objective about any assets or detriments and willingly include this information when discussing the home with you.
    ◦My understanding of the market and funding options means more opportunity for you. Plus I can let you know what information to bring with you when you apply for a loan.
    ◦Because I will explain the what and why of things along the way, you don't need to be intimidated by the sales process.
    ◦My network of professional colleagues such as appraisers, home inspectors, mortgage lenders, contractors and insurance agents assures you get the best and most thorough service available.

 

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 New Home Buying Tips :

Owning a home is a dream that everybody wants to turn into a reality. However, buying a new home is not such an easy task as it appears. Mentioned below are certain new home buying tips that can be useful while you set out to buy a new home.

New Home Buying Tip 1: 
Purchasing of a new home is a major financial decision requiring huge amount of investment. Before starting a search for a new home, it is important to define search parameters like price range, type of home to be bought and location. Once these are determined, searching can be done within these guidelines.

New Home Buying Tip 2: 
It is very important to get an idea of how much one can afford and how much loan one is eligible for. This can be calculated depending on the income of the applicant, credit rating, current monthly expenses and other loan repayments.

New Home Buying Tip 3:                                                                While looking for the best home loan deal, it is better to shop around and get quotations from various lenders. A comparative statement can be a useful resource.

New Home Buying Tip 4: 
Searching for a right home is a grueling task. Internet is a great place to start with. There are several online listings available on the thousands of websites across the Internet. However, one can also refer to the listings in the newspaper and other real estate bulletins. One can also contact a real estate professional to help in the search. Agents across the U.S have access to �multiple listing service� or MLS. Within 24hrs of signing a listing contract, list of available new homes appears on the MLS.

New Home Buying Tip 5: 
You should always look for an experienced and professional builder with a reputation of constructing quality homes and strictly abiding by standards.

 The Home Buying Process Overview Below↓↓↓↓

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                                                                      The Home Buying Process

Buying home can be an overwhelming process. Fortunately an excellent Realtor can guide you through the process and help get your foot in the door, literally! By the way, the seller generally pays the Realtor's commission, so as a buyer, using a Realtor to represent you does not cost you any fees!

Buying a home is actually a simple process, and when you work together with real estate professionals, you will have fabulous results! The following is an overview of the home-buying process.  At any time, you can contact us to review the process and guide you step by step.

Step One - Get Pre-Qualified
One of the First steps in finding a home is to speak to a reliable mortgage representative and determine what type of mortgage you can qualify for and how much you can qualify for; this is called "getting pre-qualified". You may also take this step after speaking to a Realtor.
Step Two - Speak with a Real Estate Broker
You should choose a Realtor that you feel comfortable working with. Don't be afraid to interview the Realtor. Discuss your situation with the Realtor and ask what he/she can offer you.

Step Three - The Home Search Process
Your Realtor will create a "search profile" for you. This is a fabulous feature where you will receive all of the homes currently listed in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) that match your needs. You choose the homes that are of interest. Many buyers also like to do "drive-bys" of the homes to determine if they like the neighborhood. From this list you will make arrangements with your Realtor to view the homes.

Step Four - Negotiating the Price and Terms & Conditions
Once you have found a home you would like to buy, your Realtor can help provide you with great information to help make a deal. A few important steps include determining what similar homes have sold for, structuring the deal with earnest money, terms and conditions, the right to do inspections, buying with a mortgage, etc. Your Realtor will facilitate negotiating "your" price utilizing many tools available, i.e., seller price, motivation, condition etc.

Step Five - Getting your Dream Home "Under Contract"
After your offer is accepted, your Realtor will prepare the contracts and walk you through the execution process. After all parties sign the contracts and all parties have an original copy in hand, the attorney review process will begin. At this point, utilizing an attorney is a recommended step. You can choose any attorney that you already know or your Realtor can generally recommend several real estate attorneys.

Step - Six - The Contract Process
There are a few "milestones" to follow
1. Getting out of attorney review - once we are out of attorney review, you are now under contract and your additional deposits will be due.
2. You will generally have 14 days to complete a home inspection.
3. Once out of attorney review, you officially apply for your mortgage, and your mortgage commitment is due usually within 30 days.


Step Seven - Getting to the Closing Table!
Needless to say, getting to the closing table is the primary goal! Like a well-orchestrated symphony, your team should all work together to have a smooth and successful closing. Your Realtor, mortgage company, attorney/title agency, and you are all working together! There are many tasks to accomplish, and working with a great team will ensure your success.

  

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