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                                                        
bulletSchools
bulletShopping
bulletWork
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
 
Recommend reliable lenders including the incredible convenience of Coldwell Banker Mortgage's Phone-In/Move-In program.
 
Track your loan application process through to completion
 
Find the right home
bulletSize, style & design
bulletLocation
bulletPrice
bulletView only homes which meet your criteria
bulletMultiple Listing service (MLS)
bulletWebsites
bulletUnderstand current market conditions
bulletWhat is driving the market (Buyer/Seller/Balanced market) Local vs. regional, state and national markets

 

Write and negotiate the Contract of Sale
bulletPrice and earnest money
bulletTerms of financing
bulletPossession date
bulletContingencies of the sale (Loan approval, Inspection of the property and title, repairs)
Closing of your property
bulletCoordinate the professionals involved in your purchase
(Lender, Attorney, Accountant, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, Listing Agent, Concierge)
bulletSchedule the time and place for all parties involved in the closing  
bulletAttend your closing with you to inspect the documents and answer any questions you may have

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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