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BUY WITH THE SHORB FAFOGLIA GROUP
Finally, you found a team who delivers a transparent buying experience.
You deserve a team who values process, communication, and education during your home buying journey.
STEP 1
First, let's get to know more about your goals
In this meeting, you have the floor, our goal is to learn more about you and your specific goals in real estate. We will talk about things like where you live now, financing options, an example timeline, and what specifically you are looking for in your next home.
STEP 2
Next, research financing options
After our exploratory meeting the most important second step is to plan your financing of the property. Whether you are taking out a loan, paying in cash, or receiving gift funds, our team is equipped to advise you on the right strategy for you.
STEP 3
Review the Market and Our Process
In this meeting we will review our Buyer Guide to go over best practices to be a successful buyer in the DMV. We will then set you up on a personalized Compass Collection search during this meeting, giving you access to everything on the MLS, as well as our private Compass listings.
STEP 4
Time to Visit Properties
Now the fun part — seeing homes! We will schedule
private showings at your convenience, and you can
supplement your search by attending open houses. When you see a home that excites you, it’s best to tour it as soon as possible.
STEP 5
Offer Writing Deep Dive
When writing an offer with our team, you will feel confident with the ins and outs of how to craft a great offer. Each property and seller is unique: the way they priced the home, the seller’s needs, and the amount of interested buyers. We are here to advise you on pricing, contingencies, and negotiating strategies to give you the strongest chance of securing your dream home, while protecting your interests as our priority.
STEP 6
Offer and Negotiation
Our team will work to showcase you, the buyer, to the listing agent and seller in the best possible light. The seller and listing agent then review the offer(s) and either accept or counter-offer. Generally the seller and buyer come to an agreement the same day or the following day.
STEP 7
Ratification (Under Contract!)
Once price, contingencies, and timeline have been
agreed upon, the owner will countersign the contract to approve your offer and contingencies (if any). Congrats! You’re one step closer to becoming a homeowner.
STEP 8
Navigating Contingency Period
Now that we are under contract, we will arrange to conduct any home inspections, deposit the earnest money, and review any HOA/condo documents. If you are utilizing a mortgage, you will work with the lender to approve your loan while they conduct an appraisal. If you are paying in cash you will ensure your funds are liquid for settlement day. Our team will hold your hand through each step.
STEP 9
Final Walk-Through
We are almost to the finish line, and we have done almost all of our due diligence. Prior to closing, we will do a final walk-through to ensure the condition has not changed since our last visit and that the terms of the contract have all been satisfied.
STEP 10
Settlement
We will sit down at the closing table with the settlement company and sign the documents. Bring your personal checkbook and ID. Once everything is settled, we hand you the keys and you are officially a new homeowner! Time to start to planning your house warming party!