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4 Steps Once Your Offer to Purchase a Home is Accepted

Aug 29, 2011   //   by InsiderShow   //   Agent, Closing, Episodes, Home Inspection, Offer, Real Estate Agents, Realtor  //  2 Comments

If you missed last week’s episode, Ryan had fun researching and proposing to “The One” home of his dreams.

So what now?

What should a person do once they find the right home, write an offer to purchase, and get it accepted? In today’s episode, Jennie and Pat get some help from Will Ferrell as they share four steps Ryan and other home buyers should take to get ready for the big day…the closing!

Let’s go inside!

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Here are four steps you should take after finding and committing to buy your dream home:

1. Schedule a home inspection – Home inspections let you know if there are any potential long-term issues that may arise after you buy the house.

2. Stay faithful – There are so many homes on the market and you may be tempted to have second thoughts about the home you chose. Don’t risk ruining your experience by wasting time with second guessing and buyer’s remorse. Trust your first instincts.

3. Make your loan officer your best friend – Your loan officer is the middle man between the bank and you. If you develop a good relationship with your loan officer, it can make the loan process much easier.

4. Stay Calm – Honestly, this may be the most stressful 45-60 days of your life. If you stay calm, the process won’t be nearly as grueling. Worrying doesn’t help anyone!

Stay tuned for next week when we talk more about the real estate market and what to look for when home shopping. If you have a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know. We’ll do a whole episode on it.

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How to Negotiate Your Deal, Even After the Offer is Accepted

Jul 11, 2011   //   by InsiderShow   //   Episodes, Home Inspection, Offer  //  2 Comments

Pat’s favorite show when he was a kid was “Let’s Make a Deal” and today he and Jennie give an inside look and some tips on times when it’s appropriate to renegotiate an offer to purchase. In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Problems with Home Inspection
  • Mortgage Finance Issues
  • Miscellaneous Cost Increases
  • And more
  • As Pat says, in real estate, it’s always “Let’s Make a Deal”. Find out more in today’s episode.

    Let’s go inside!

    (click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)


    Stay tuned for next week when we talk more about the real estate market and what to look for when home shopping. If you have a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know. We’ll do a whole episode on it.

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