Step 6- Negotiate the Purchase Agreement

Step 6- Negotiate the Purchase Agreement

• Our team will provide you with information so that you can make an informed decision
• Inform you of negotiation strategies
• Show you ways to increase favorable responses from sellers
• Strike a balance; motivated but not too eager
• Structure the offer to your advantage
• Look beyond just price
• Keep the big picture in mind
• Prepare the purchase offer
• Complex and involves various legal issues
• We do not offer legal advice. Only attorneys can give legal advice!
• Make sure all property disclosures and mandatory forms are included
• Summary of most important items
• Purchase price
• Seller closing help
• Escrow deposit
• Date of closing
• Financing
• Proof of funds
• Preapproval letter
• Loan type
• Down payment
• Inspections
• Buyer's right to ask for repairs
• Buyer's right to terminate
• Presenting the purchase offer to the listing agent and/or seller
• What May Happen?
• Accept
• Reject
• Counter
• Communicate the seller's response to you and if necessary, suggest further negotiating options
• Reach an agreement that is acceptable to you
• Sign appropriate documents to ratify the contract

Next: Step 7- Plan from Contract to Closing- Inform you of important dates & deadlines. Access to our network of real estate related services.

Our Team's Exclusive 10 Step Guide to Home Buying- Maryland's Property Team guarantees that you will fully understand the home buying process, be the 1st to know about properties coming on the market & see homes the 1st day on the market!

• Step 1- Our Initial Buyer Interview- Discuss your needs and how our team can help you achieve your goals. What are you looking for in a real estate broker?
• Step 2- Develop Your Customized Home Buying Plan- Define your specific home search criteria. Make sure you are aware of the best possible financing options.
• Step 3- Searching for Your New Home- Be the 1st to know about properties coming on the market. See homes the 1st day on the market.
• Step 4- Showing Appointments- Always present and looking out for your best interests. Honest professional 3rd party opinion of properties.
• Step 5- Select 'The One'!- Provide additional information to assist you in your evaluation of properties. Detailed look at the specifics.
• Step 6- Negotiate the Purchase Agreement- Inform you of negotiation strategies. Structure the offer to your advantage.
• Step 7- Plan from Contract to Closing- Inform you of important dates & deadlines. Access to our network of real estate related services.
• Step 8- Guide the Purchase to Closing- Track completion of all contingencies. Any help that you may need.
• Step 9- Settlement- What to expect at settlement. What all documents are signed and the funds exchanged the property is yours!
• Step 10- Turning Your House into Your Home- Our service to our clients does not end at the settlement table. Always available for any real estate needs you may have in the future.

Schedule a FREE No-Obligation Confidential Consultation

• Discuss your needs and how our team can help you achieve your goals
• Make sure you fully understand the home buying process
• Develop your customized home buying path to success
• Set up your home search instant alerts
• Complete Steps 1-3 of Our Team's Exclusive 10 Step Guide to Home Buying

Adam Heimbach - Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, GRI

Direct: 410-212-4898

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David Weiss - Associate Broker, REALTOR®

Direct: 410-703-2363

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