Free Buyer Consultation

Preparation is the key to a successful home buying experience.  Before you seriously begin looking at houses, get educated, get prepared and get organized.

Most consultations take about an hour and cover the following topics:

Current Real Estate Market

·  What is the average price of homes

·  What is the average time homes remain on the market

·  How many houses are currently available in your price range and location

·  What percent of the list price are homes selling for (are sellers taking offers below list price, or do you need to expect to pay full price or higher)

Being Prepared in a Competitive Market

·  The importance of pre-approval, some financing options & recommended lenders (if needed)

·  Escalation clauses, “bidding wars” and multiple offer situations, how to avoid them and how to win if you are in one

·  10 ways to structure your offer so that you get the house

Home Buying Process Overview

·  Making an offer– paperwork, earnest money checks, and safe guards to get you  out of the transaction

·  From accepted offer to closing—building inspections, appraisal, work orders, title insurance and escrow

Getting to Know your Agent

·  Feel free to ask questions

·  A quick discussion on how I work and how that benefits you

You're Buying Criteria

·  Area, price, “must haves”, wish lists

·  Your time frame– the best time to buy

·  Your availability to look at properties

Please call or email us to schedule your no obligation consultation.  Weekend appointments also available:  

(206) 528-4456 or darends@sellingseattle.com