THE HOME BUYING PROCESS AT A GLANCE
Buyers
"Emily and her team did an amazing job finding us our dream home. She was able to find us a home that covered all of our bases and more, and we couldn't be happier creating new memories in this incredible space. Our favorite thing about Emily was her ability to adapt quickly to the dynamic nature of buying and selling a home and provide us with constant support. Not only is she great at what she does, but she's become what feels like a lifelong friend to our family. Thank Emily!"
Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Phoenixville, PA
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Finances & Pre-approval
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STEP 1 is ALWAYS to Obtain a financial pre-approval (Or proof of funds for cash purchase)
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Prepare for additional costs (Review your budget and new expenses such as utilities, maintenance costs, and hoa fees if applicable)
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Search
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Preview potential properties online
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Schedule showings and view the properties you are most interested in
03
Offer & Negotiations
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Write up and submit an offer on your favorite property
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Negotiate the terms of the offer
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Accept the contract
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Deposit Escrow (deliver, mail, or wire) within 5 days
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Complete Loan Application within 7 days
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Obtain Homeowners Insurance quotes
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Inspection Period
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Conduct Inspections (Home, radon, termite, septic, water, etc)
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Resolve/Negotiate Any material defects from Inspection
05
Financing Period
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Your lender will order the appraisal
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Obtain Homeowners Insurance
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Submit any necessary docs in timely manner
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DO NOT open any other lines of credit or loans!
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Preparing to Close
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Title company will conduct title search and order survey
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Receive closing statement/clear to close & ALTA Settlement statement
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Wire funds or bring certified check to closing
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Conduct a final walk-through of property and close
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Closing day: Sign the paperwork, Get your keys- it's all yours!
THE HOME SELLING PROCESS AT A GLANCE
Sellers
"We can not stress enough how great Emily is. We had a very long & complicated selling and buying process and Emily stuck with us throughout the whole process. She was able to work with us and our specific needs to help us stay in our old home until we we found our new home and relived so much stress in the process. Emily is extremely knowledgeable, flexible, & so professional and we are forever grateful to her for helping us find our perfect home."
Sold and bought a Single Family home in Springfield, PA
Meet With Me, Your Real Estate Professional
I will walk you through each step of the Home Sale process and help position you in the market with our best foot forward.
Establish a Price
Competitive pricing generates the most activity from buyers and agents.
Prepare Your Home for the Market
We will provide you with recommendations and resources to have your home ready for the market.
List Home For Sale
We utilize our extensive network and effective marketing to maximize your home's exposure on the market.
Offers and Negotiations
We are committed to walking you through each scenario in order to help you determine the best outcome.
Go Under Contract
Our Transaction Coordinator will assure each deadline is met and the transaction runs smoothly from start to finish.
Final Details
We provide you with a checklist of items for the final days of ownership before settlement.
Closing!
Congratulations you've made it through to the end of your journey. You can't get rid of us that easily... We love keeping in touch with our clients!