The Offer Process

Once you find the the home that is right for you, we will assist in preparing an offer for the home. The steps of this process involve some of the following activities:

1. Prepare sales comparables of home to help determine the true market value. In determining value for the home we will take into account the location, recent sales, any deferred maintenance, and any improvements a market buyer would make in order to make the home livable.
2. Obtain any pre-offer disclosures for the home and review these documents with you to help you understand all of the details. If anything in these documents causes you to need additional information, we will work with you to answer all your questions. Our goal is to ensure you are fully informed about the condition of the property prior to making any offer.
3. Offer Strategy. Based on the condition of the home, the disclosures provided, and your financial capabilities, we will discuss an offer strategy for the property. Once the strategy is in place, we will work with you to get all of the appropriate documents signed.
4. Present Offer. We strive to present your offer in person to Seller or the Listing Agent. We are not always afforded this opportunity, but we believe it is in your best interest to do so.
5. Offer Accepted. If the seller accepts the offer you submit, you will be in contract and the escrow process will begin. Often times there will be some counter offer or further negotiation before a contract is accepted. We will counsel you through this process, and make sure you don’t exceed your prescribed price limits for the home
6. In Escrow. Once in contract, we will coordinate all inspections, reports, or access needed for the property to complete your loan process. Depending on the structure of your purchase offer, the escrow period may be short or long. We will work to accomplish whatever you desire during this period.
7. Inspections. If any additional inspections are needed for the property, we will work to get those on the schedule ahead of any contingency removal or close dates. Our strong referral network allows us to have professionals visit the home on short notice.
8. Negotiation. If there are any negotiations needed with the seller we will represent you on these and will work to get the best possible settlement in your favor. Once all contingencies are removed, we will makes sure the remainder of the escrow process moves smoothly.
9. Final Signatures. Within 5 days of the close of escrow, and after any loan documents are delivered to escrow we will schedule a sign off with the escrow company and we always try to be in attendance to ensure all of the terms and conditions are in agreement with the purchase contract.
10. Welcome Home! On the date of the close of escrow we will get confirmation of the recording at the County. Once this occurs we will coordinate to deliver keys to the property and also provide any necessary utility information to transfer services.

The close of escrow is not the end of our service. We are available for you to discuss any details regarding your home, and also provide vendor recommendations to make your homeownership experience an enjoyable one.