Step 5- 'Select The One'

Step 5- Select 'The One'

• Buyers tend to purchase on emotion and justify with facts
• It is our team’s job to make sure you have the knowledge to make informed decisions when purchasing
• 2nd showing appointments
• Access to additional information so that you can make an informed decision
• Market data of similar homes to establish value
• Mandatory seller disclosures
• Copy of report from Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange
• Homeowners association or condominium fees and inclusions
• General age and condition of major structural & mechanical components
• Schools
• Great Schools
• Anne Arundel County schools
• Crime Statistics
• Anne Arundel County Police Department
• SpotCrime
• Family Watchdog
• Demographics
• Please let us know any questions you have!
• Loan Estimate
• Needed down payment
• Closing costs
• Monthly payment
• Principle
• Interest
• Taxes
• Insurance
• Utility costs
• Community amenities
• Water access
• Beach
• Boat launch
• Piers
• Pool
• Golf
• Common grounds
• Walking trails
• Tot lot
• Basketball courts
• Tennis courts
• Homeowners association or condominium fees and inclusions
• Water & sewer
• Heating & cooling
• Maintenance & Insurance
• All-Inclusive
• Drywall In
• Exterior
• Snow removal
• Security
• Storage
• Private roads
• Understanding what any potential offer would address
• Contract states
• Property is to be sold in as-is condition per the date of contract ratification
• Personal belongings are not included in the sale
• Property to be delivered free of trash & debris and broom clean at settlement
• Seller is not obligated to change or fix anything unless negotiated in contract
• Items contract does not address
• Professional cleaning
• Steam cleaning
• Paint
• Nails in walls
• Picture hangers
• Mounted TV’s
• Fixtures that require tools to remove generally are considered included with the property
• Items of question should be addressed in the contract as inclusions or exclusions
• Inspections
• Point of inspections is to discover unknown defects in property
• Items not in proper working order
• Should not be punch list or future renegotiation of the contract
• Should not address cosmetics
• Two most common types of property inspections
• As-is inspections with buyer's right to terminate
• Inspections with buyer's right to ask seller to consider repairs upon discovery of defects
• Structural/Mechanical
• Mold
• Environmental
• Radon
• Chimney
• Termite
• Lead Paint
• Well
• Yield
• Bacteria
• Chemical
• Lead
• Radium
• Septic
• Other
• Ways to improve the property
• Simple fixes
• Remodeling costs
• Cost vs. value report
• Feasibility studies
• Things that may affect the use
• Zoning
• Easements
• Conservation
• Anne Arundel County permits & inspections
• Any specific questions you have? Let us know and we will find the answer!

Next: Step 6- Negotiate the Purchase Agreement- Inform you of negotiation strategies. Structure the offer to your advantage.

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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