Raleigh Home Buying
What Steps to Expect
Buying a home entails many steps that an expert buyer's agent can guide you through:
Needs Assessment
- a. Analyze home needs and requirements
- b. Discuss market trends
Property Selection
- a. Use all professional resources to present listed and unlisted homes for review
- b. Provide information regarding “Coming Soon” homes via www.martihampton.com
- c. Conduct new home and new subdivision research
Viewing Properties
- a. Provide objective information
- b. Provide on-site representation for new neighborhoods
- c. Conduct pre-sale analysis
- d. Keep buyer informed of changing financial markets
Negotiating
- a. Prepare market CMA for homes of interest
- b. Develop a buyer’s strategy for presentation success
- c. Maintain confidentiality of buyer’s information
- d. Suggest protective contract clauses
- e. Offer “Same as Cash” qualification from our preferred lender
Follow-Through
- a. Provide Professional Closing Team and players list
- b. Recommend best inspectors
- c. Define property encumbrances
- d. Provide list of home service providers