Buyers
Let Us Help You Find Your Dream Home
Our Buyer-Seller Matching System will save you countless hours and much frustration in the property buying process. We will immediately notify you of newly available properties that match your criteria so you have an edge over the others searching for the same thing.
As we are Multiple Listing Service (MLS) realtors and work with many For Sale By Owners (FSBO), we have access to just about all land and home properties on the market. We will network with the top-listing real estate agents in the towns you’re interested in, not on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). If you drive by a property and are interested, we can send out postcards to the property owners inquiring if they have though about selling. This way we help our buyers to feel like they have explored all their options before committing themselves.
Do you want to be a client or a customer? We will show you the advantages of buyer representation. Quite simply, being a Buyer Agency allows us to work contractually in your best interest, not the seller’s. And having your own representation doesn’t cost you a penny more!
Tons of area and real estate information & research Arcadia Real Estate can provide you with newsletters and articles focused on issues concerning buying property, financing, moving, closing costs, remodeling, condo associations, etc. These publications can also provide you with information such as:
- Lists of qualified vendors, such as reputable and affordable lenders, attorneys, inspection companies, title companies etc.
- Property values, market trends, and comparative market analysis to help you make the best offer
- In depth and current information on taxes, utilities, transportation, amenities, schools, and neighborhoods
- Expert research on owning in an area with a condo or home owner’s association, including potential building problems, special assessments etc.
- “Know the Neighborhood” program for complete information on any place in the USA.
- Insights on income tax savings through property ownership, as well as how to follow-up on home equity, refinancing options etc. once you own your home
You will sign all real estate documents with your eyes open! We will research the properties in which you have interest to identify any problems or issues, helping you to make an informed decision prior to making an offer on the property.
We can also advise you on how to make an offer on the real estate property you have selected. Once you’ve made an offer on a property and it has been accepted, we will give you a step-by-step explanation as you work through the contract and legal document process, including all contingencies and obligations that you and the seller are under once you are sign and are in the contract.
Superior purchase negotiation skills Once you’ve decided on a property, we will work with the utmost skill and diligence throughout the purchase negotiation process, our goal being to obtain the best final price and terms for you.
Guidance through the mortgage maze You should have a loan pre-approval in hand before you begin house hunting. Knowing that you’ve been pre-approved will put you in the best bargaining position. If this is a problem, we can help you with any credit issues prior to applying for a mortgage so you can obtain better rates and terms.
We will discuss your financing options to ensure you get the best loan for your position. Your Good Faith Estimate will be reviewed to ensure that the closing costs are realistic, guaranteeing that you will not incur any “surprises” 24-hours prior to closing.
Control from contract to closing We will coordinate all contract time lines, contingencies, and inspections, as well as monitor the progress of the mortgage commitment, the title insurance commitment, condo association applications and interviews, and closing procedures so that you are in control and informed throughout the buying process. We have a four page check list to ensure nothing is missed!