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Buying
your new home is a serious venture. It can be an
absolute pleasure or a massive headache. Your house is
not just your home, it is a serious investment in the
dwelling, the area and your future.
When buying a home - you're bound to have many questions. For
example, "In what area can I find a home that suits my needs?", "How
much money will I need to afford the monthly payments?" and "How
long will the home buying process take?"
Below are some articles that you might find useful in the home
buying process. Please feel free to click on one of the links below
to read more.
As the premier real estate company in the Upstate
of South Carolina, we are determined to make the home buying process truly a
positive and rewarding experience. We are professionals. We know the industry.
We know the area. We know the market. Whatever your real estate needs, we are
here to help you. And we can provide buyer representation. When buying that
perfect home we will help you…
Get familiar with neighborhoods using our
Neighborhood tab in the Property Details page of your Search Results
Understand South Carolina's Law of Agency
Explain who is a customer, who is a client and who
is an agent
Explain dual agency
Obtain pre-qualification for a loan and obtain
financing
Track your loan application process through to
completion
Find the right home
 | Size, style & design
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 | Location
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 | Price
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 | View only homes which meet your criteria
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 | Multiple Listing service (MLS)
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 | Websites
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 | Understand current market conditions
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 | What is driving the market
(Buyer/Seller/Balanced market) Local vs. regional, state and national markets
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Write and negotiate the Contract of Sale
 | Price and earnest money
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 | Terms of financing
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 | Possession date
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 | Contingencies of the sale (Loan approval,
Inspection of the property and title, repairs) |
Closing of your property
 | Coordinate the professionals involved in your
purchase
(Lender, Attorney, Accountant, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, Listing
Agent, Concierge) |
 | Schedule the time and place for all parties
involved in the closing |
 | Attend your closing with you to inspect the
documents and answer any questions you may have |
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