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We Are Ready to Buy, but Where do We Start?
The place to start is the buyer orientation meeting with a Lofts.com Buyer Specialist. This meeting is crucial to insuring a smooth transaction. During the meeting, we will discuss things such as:
The place to start is the buyer orientation meeting with a Lofts.com Buyer Specialist. This meeting is crucial to insuring a smooth transaction. During the meeting, we will discuss things such as:
- Buyers new Loft requirements
- Buyers representation
- Pre-Qualification
- Area Information
- Answer any other questions you may have about buying your new home
Should I Get Pre-Qualified with a Mortgage Company?
Getting pre-qualified for your new Loft loan is essential and serves two main purposes. First, it lets you know what your loan limits are so we do not look at homes outside of your means. Second, by having a letter of pre-qualification from the lender when we submit an offer, the seller knows you are able to close on the transaction, which makes your offer stronger than one that may not be accompanied with a letter.
Getting pre-qualified for your new Loft loan is essential and serves two main purposes. First, it lets you know what your loan limits are so we do not look at homes outside of your means. Second, by having a letter of pre-qualification from the lender when we submit an offer, the seller knows you are able to close on the transaction, which makes your offer stronger than one that may not be accompanied with a letter.
With so Many Lofts Available, How do I Find the Right One for My Family?
After the buyer orientation meeting, we will have a good idea of what you are looking for and we can look at the pace that best meets your needs. For relocation buyers that have to find a new Loft now, we can search the Multiple Listing Service during the interview and set an appointment to see the Lofts that meet your criteria. For the buyer who has a little more time to look, we can enroll you in our daily email listing program, where we will send you an email of new listings that meet your needs as they become available. If there is a Loft you want to see, we can set an appointment to view it.
After the buyer orientation meeting, we will have a good idea of what you are looking for and we can look at the pace that best meets your needs. For relocation buyers that have to find a new Loft now, we can search the Multiple Listing Service during the interview and set an appointment to see the Lofts that meet your criteria. For the buyer who has a little more time to look, we can enroll you in our daily email listing program, where we will send you an email of new listings that meet your needs as they become available. If there is a Loft you want to see, we can set an appointment to view it.
We Found the Right Loft, Now What?
After identifying the right Loft for your family, as a Buyers Representative, your Lofts.com agent will provide you with as much information as possible in order for you to make an educated, informed and competitive offer. When we have prepared the offer, your agent will present it to the seller, in most cases via the listing agent.
After identifying the right Loft for your family, as a Buyers Representative, your Lofts.com agent will provide you with as much information as possible in order for you to make an educated, informed and competitive offer. When we have prepared the offer, your agent will present it to the seller, in most cases via the listing agent.
Why is a Contract Called Contingent — and What Should I be doing during that Period of Time?
After the offer has been negotiated and is executed by all parties, the offer becomes a binding contract. At this point, the clock starts ticking and the Contingency Period begins for the buyer. This is usually a 7-10 day negotiable period when the buyer makes sure the home meets their needs. The first thing the buyer needs to do is set up a professional inspection during the option period. When the inspection is completed, the buyer will receive a written report and repairs, if any, are again negotiable. When the option period ends, both parties are bound to the contract.
After the offer has been negotiated and is executed by all parties, the offer becomes a binding contract. At this point, the clock starts ticking and the Contingency Period begins for the buyer. This is usually a 7-10 day negotiable period when the buyer makes sure the home meets their needs. The first thing the buyer needs to do is set up a professional inspection during the option period. When the inspection is completed, the buyer will receive a written report and repairs, if any, are again negotiable. When the option period ends, both parties are bound to the contract.
What is Necessary to Get a Loan for my Home?
Now that we have a contract, we need to decide on the lender we are going to go with and make a loan application, click here to read out mortgage guide. Your Lofts.com agent will also be able to refer some of our preferred lenders to you. Below, you will see what goes on behind the scene so that you are able to close on the house you chose.
Now that we have a contract, we need to decide on the lender we are going to go with and make a loan application, click here to read out mortgage guide. Your Lofts.com agent will also be able to refer some of our preferred lenders to you. Below, you will see what goes on behind the scene so that you are able to close on the house you chose.
What is Being Done While we Wait to Close?
Attorney
- Review contract for complete instruction of transaction and hold earnest monies
- Run abstract to ensure free and clear title.
- Send title commitment and deed restrictions to buyer for review
- Order survey for lender
- Order documents for transfer of title and file new deed with the county
- Prepare settlement statement
- Coordinate closing date and execute closing for both parties
- Disperse funds to all appropriate parties
Mortgage Company
- During Loan application Loan officer reviews credit report and will advise on best financing program
- Loan officer reviews documentation and prepares list of any additional documents needed
- Loan officer will “lock” in an interest rate
- Loan processor will order appraisal and title work from title company
- Loan processor verifies employment and documentation and prepares file for submission to underwriter for final approval
- After approval, closing package is prepared by attorney and lender delivers to title company for closing
- When closing is complete, lender will review and provide funding for purchase
How do I prepare to move?
While the mortgage and title company are preparing for closing, the buyer needs to complete the following:
- Set up and transfer utilities
- Give notices as necessary
- Register for schools and day care
- Set up new insurance
- Schedule movers
- Submit change of address to post office and creditors
- Start packing!
Is there anything to do before closing?
Your Lofts.com agent will setup a “Walk-through” appointment for the day before or morning of closing. This gives you the opportunity to walk back through the home just to make sure the home is in the same condition as the time of contract and verify that any repairs were completed.
Your Lofts.com agent will setup a “Walk-through” appointment for the day before or morning of closing. This gives you the opportunity to walk back through the home just to make sure the home is in the same condition as the time of contract and verify that any repairs were completed.
What happens the day of closing?
This is the day you have been waiting for! Congratulations! The buyer and seller each have an appointment to sign all closing documents, sometimes at different times. At the closing, do not forget to bring certified funds, a driver’s license and any documents needed by lender. After closing, the lender usually funds the loan and possession is the granted to the new buyer.
This is the day you have been waiting for! Congratulations! The buyer and seller each have an appointment to sign all closing documents, sometimes at different times. At the closing, do not forget to bring certified funds, a driver’s license and any documents needed by lender. After closing, the lender usually funds the loan and possession is the granted to the new buyer.
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