Buyer's Guide
Buying: A Quick Guide
by Joe Cady
Identifying Your Needs & Wants
Before we officially start the home search, I'll help you identify what your needs and wants are from your ideal property. This will include criteria such as the type of property, the specifications inside the home (beds, baths, etc.), desired locations and neighborhoods, and your price range. We'll also discuss your desired type and method of purchase, as well as any existing properties you may have to sell.
During this time, we'll also discuss financing and pre-qualification. It's my goal to arm you with as much information as possible so you can move forward confidently. I'll also be happy to provide you with a referral to an excellent lender if needed. Don't get overwhelmed - I'll be with you every step of the way!
All of this information will help me find the most suitable properties for you and will also provide you with the best representation possible as we move forward with a purchase.
Starting the Search
Even before you begin to actively search for or tour properties, your initial impressions of properties on the market will help further clarify your desires moving forward. Taking a look at active properties and taking note of what you do or do not like will help us search more effectively moving forward. You may also find it helpful to take notes on "must haves", "would likes", and "absolutely nots" as you search!
Positioning Yourself for Success
Once you are pre-qualified and ready to actively search for the right property, it's time to start working on positioning yourself for success. This means having the appropriate documents (pre-approval letter, proof of funds, etc.) and information at the ready, as well as being prepared to write the best and strongest offer you can comfortably make. To help you through this, we'll discuss the current market best practices and strategies for success.
Be Ready and Responsive
The housing market can move quickly. Be sure to monitor your email for new listings as I send them to you. Feedback is welcome, both positive and negative, so I can further refine the best listings to send to you. See a property you like? Be available for showings, whether in person or remote. Also monitor your email for important transactional information, especially when making an offer, and during escrow.
Escrow
When the property enters escrow, my transaction coordinators and I (along with the escrow company) will ensure that all the necessary documents, signatures, and funds are collected. I will be available to explain any and all documentation, contingencies, and inspections, to ensure that you stay informed throughout the entire process.
Closing
Once all the necessary documents and funds required to transfer the property out of the sellers' possession and into yours have been collected and approved, the process is complete. The terms of the contract will dictate how much time the seller will have to move out of the property and when you will receive keys, so you can start to enjoy your new property!
That's just a quick overview of buying in the current market! Please feel free to contact me with any questions and concerns.
Testimonials
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We’re so appreciative of your professional guidance, lack of pressure and candor to help us arrive at a decision that’s best for us. You did an amazing job balancing our friendship and the requirements of a professional Realtor. Happy to give you a glowing testimonial.
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- Ray A.
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Congrats on closing the sale. I was impressed with the way you handled the issues that came up. You went to bat to keep things on track and get the job done. Not every agent does that level of work.
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- Susan S.
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The best agent for me would have local knowledge, was easily accessible, communicative, sincere and dedicated. Given that I’m new to mountain living, I wanted an agent who understood the local challenges and subtleties of living up the hill. Joe has had a long history of mountain living, so he was able to answer all of my many questions. Due to the nature of my work, I was mainly available in the late evenings and Joe always made it a point to respond promptly no matter how late it was. From our first conversation we had until the close of escrow, Joe would make sure that the communication lines were open and very clear. I also needed an agent who was sincere and truly had my best interest at heart. I never felt pressured or swayed with Joe. He would present the different choices and we would literally write down the pros and cons to guide our decisions. Lastly, Joe worked tirelessly and went above and beyond through the entire process, especially when we ran into a couple of hiccups during the final stages of escrow. But we pulled through with Joe’s dedication and commitment to successfully close on a cabin of my dreams. Thank you, Joe!
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- Solomon K.
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We had the great pleasure of meeting Joe Cady at the RE/MAX office in the Village at Lake Arrowhead. A brief conversation led to professional and kind follow up, with little to no pressure, on the area, market conditions and general real estate trends. As our interest in the area grew, Joe was attentive to our requests, our timeline and ensured we received appropriate information to make the right decision at the right time. When our property selection was made, Joe was available to answer any questions, attentive to our appointments when we could not be present, and detailed in the process of working our way through the sometimes complex escrow process. We can't thank Joe enough for helping us make our lake living dreams a reality.
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- Matthew D.
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A very special thanks to Joe who did a fantastic job. ...representing his clients' best interests, and I feel like he went above and beyond what most agents would have done for them to ensure everything was squared-away before closing. We need more agents like you out there my friend; you make us all BETTER!
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- Ryan S.
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I just want to thank you so much for having sold my house in such a timely and professional manner. As you know, I needed to sale my house rather quickly and there were some challenging aspects of my property in regards to verifying ownership of its three combined parcels that could have very easily stymied the sale of my house for some time, but you were able to resolve them to the satisfaction of all parties in short order. Without your efforts I believe there is a good chance that my house never would have sold at all, and I feel quite certain that, had I contracted any other agent to resolve these issues and sell my house than yourself, my house would still be on the market. I truly appreciate all the efforts you went through to bring things to a successful conclusion--and I know they were considerable! You really went the extra mile! More than this, I greatly appreciate how well you kept me informed of all the steps you were taking, the market strategy you were using, and all the other “detailed” things you were doing to sell my house as quickly as possible at the price I desired. Had you not done so, I am almost sure that I would not have gotten the price I wanted for my property—if it had sold at all, especially with today’s relatively high interest rates and slowing market.
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- Don E.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of September 13, 2024 6:00 PM UTC This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.
