What you don’t know or don’t understand
CAN hurt you in a transaction in real estate in Manhattan, KS. Help-U-Sell
of Manhattan offers the only Buyers Advantage Consultation Program
specifically designed to educate Buyers before they buy. Following
these easy steps will help you save time and money as well as give
you the security of knowing you have made a well informed buying
decision.
STEP
I: PRE-QUALIFY NOW.
Select from our list of local lenders or give
us a call at 1-800-539-7212 and we will have a lender contact
you. Most lenders can take your application on-line, please
click here to link to a list of our local lenders. Having
a Pre-Qualification letter achieves two important objectives.
1. You will know before looking the correct price range to begin
your search.
2. You will have a lenders statement of your qualification ability
in hand when you find a home to purchase. This will give your
offer greater credibility which is especially important in a tight
market and will give you a Buyers Advantage.
Go to our home page and click
this button. Here you will be able to determine and fill out
the criteria YOU have determined will meet your needs in a new
home. After you have filled out the appropriate information, one
our Home Buyer Consultants will e-mail you with all of the homes
which currently meet your criteria and keep you informed as new
homes become available. Then you choose which homes you want to
see. Knowing what homes are available as they come on the market
instantly can give you a Buyers Advantage.
STEP
III: MEET ONE OF OUR EXPERT HOME BUYER CONSULTANTS.
Most of our agents are Accredited Buyer Representatives
or are in the process of becoming one. They will assist you in
all aspects of the real estate transaction as your Buyer Broker
Representative from qualifying to closing. Consider the Buyer’s
Advantage a knowledgeable experienced real estate professional
can provide when helping you negotiate the best price and terms
for the purchase of your first home, dream home or ideal investment
property.
STEP
IV: BE PREPARED.
Follow
these house hunting tips to make better use of your time and resources.
1. Make
sure before you begin that you have reached a basic meeting of
the minds of all persons before looking at homes so you can determine
the price range and features you want in a home.
2. Be flexible and open
minded as this will allow you to have more homes to choose from.
Make sure a “must have” really is not something that
could be added later like a fenced yard or finishing an unfinished
basement.
3. Keep good notes. Write
down what you like and dislike about the homes you have seen.
If you are looking at a lot of homes it may be difficult to remember
them all later.
4. Tell your agent what you like and dislike
about the property as well. Remember that in most cases the agent
is your representative. The more your agent knows about your preferences
the better job he/she can do for you.
5. As you tour homes make
a list of the approximate cost of any improvements you would need
to make immediately, if any. These expenditures might affect your
desire to purchase the home or the price you agree to pay.
6. Consider the location
of the neighborhood to make sure it will meet you or your family’s
needs regarding proximity to employment, schools, shopping and
recreation.
7. Consider how the homes
you have looked at compare to other homes in the neighborhood
in terms of condition, size and price range. A home that is significantly
more or less may be a harder re-sale in the future.
8. How long will you live
in the home you choose? Make sure the home will meet your needs
for that time period and that you can financially accomplish any
improvements it may need as well during that time.
9. At the conclusion of
each house-hunting trip it is a good idea to rank the homes you
have seen in order of desirability. Once you have narrowed your
list to 2 or 3 homes it is a good idea to revisit them before
making an offer.
10. Allow your agent to assist you in preparing
a negotiating strategy which will have the best chance of achieving
your overall objective...the best home to meet you needs for the
lowest price.
STEP
V: CLOSE THE DEAL!!
At
the end of a successful negotiation between buyer and seller the
real work begins. Allow your agent to guide and advise you during
the escrow process. During this time it will be necessary to schedule
inspections, finalize financing, arrange for insurance and utilities,
plan for moving day and re-negotiate any terms and conditions
which may change based upon your inspections. You will definitely
have a Buyers Advantage as your agent continues to represent your
interests during this part of the process.
Buying
a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most of us will
make in our life time. Make sure that no matter whom you select
to be your personal representative your interests are looked after
by a skilled and professional buyer advocate. Our Buyer’s
Advantage Program is designed specifically with these goals in mind.
Let us represent you!!
