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 & ensures you will 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. Ensure you 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- At our consultation we will discuss your needs and how our team can help you achieve your goals, develop your customized home buying path to success and set up your instant home search instant alerts.

Adam Heimbach - Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, GRI

Direct: 410-212-4898

[email protected]

David Weiss - Associate Broker, REALTOR®

Direct: 410-703-2363

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