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Buyer's Guide

Looking to Buy? Here's How It Goes

Whether you are a first time home buyer or have already bought and sold multiple properties, our seasoned brokers are here to guide you along the way. When we represent a buyer, the buyer’s best interests and goals are at the heart of the transaction. We take the time to listen before even beginning to work together and stay keenly attuned to a buyer’s needs before, during and after the perfect property has been found. Here is an outline of our home buying services below.

1. Market Education & Preparation

Identify your team of professionals | Your FG Broker, Mortgage; Lender, Home Inspector, Moving Company;

Learn the steps of obtaining a mortgage;

Speak to a preferred lender to obtain a mortgage pre approval;

Learn the conditions of the current real estate market for Buyers such as National, Regional, Local, and your own "personal market".

2. Financing Overview

The lender will review your credit report and financial information;

After entering into a HOE purchase contract, you and your agent will submit the signed real estate contract and disclosures to the lender.

Provide lender with comprehensive financial details: application, tax returns, bank statements, and more of requested.

The lender will arrange for an appraisal of the property, which will be coordinated through the seller's listing agent.

Lender may request condo questionnaire for relevant purchase info from association.

3. The Search

Learn the entire process of looking for and purchasing a home

Identify the specific type of property you are interested in: price, location and property type;

Select several that match your requirements and schedule showings;

Identify a few top choices and schedule a second (or even third) showing to confirm your top choice;

Consult with your broker to prepare to write an offer on the property.

4. Negotiations & Acceptance

Your broker will create a market-based offer strategy;

Confirm buyer's financing ability with lender;

Facilitate the execution of the sales contract and distribute it promptly.

Meditate or negotiate any issues raised by the attorneys and/or inspection

Monitor contract deadlines and contingencies.

5. Transition Management

Your broker will provide moving the company and cleaning service referrals

Advise on utility shut off times and mail forwarding to your new home

Advise on creating new utility accounts for your new home. Schedule the final walk through of the new property

Choreograph moving from previous property and into new property,. Transfer keys to your new home!

Consider hiring a stager to give guidance on laying out your new home

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About Us

At Fulton Grace, we’re locally grown and proud of the deep roots we’ve planted in our communities. We remain highly active in our local real estate markets and neighborhood associations, keeping us grounded and abreast of ever-changing conditions. Our strong local presence allows us to better serve our clients.

Marketing & Technology

Our tech enabled platform positions our clients to achieve their real estate goals, whether it be buying, renting or selling their new home. With the full support of real estate professionals and cutting edge marketing expertise, you will be prepared to celebrate a successful real estate transaction.

People

Whichever Fulton Grace office you visit, you will be greeted with a smile and offered the highest level of guidance and advice, all in the effort of helping our neighbors in finding home together.