Buying a home – Making an offer

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Take these steps to negotiate the deal and close the sale:

• Make the Offer.Your agent will present a written agreement to the other agent or owner. This document spells out all the important details of the offer including offering price, list of fees and who pays them, what is included in offer (e.g. refrigerator, washer and dryer), closing date, etc.
• Negotiate the Offer.The goal is to get a deal accepted where both parties win and you, the buyer have obtained the best price and terms possible.Negotiable items include: price, financing, closing costs, appliances, repairs, needed updates and time of occupancy.
• Meet Deadlines.There are 28 activities with deadlines that need to be met for closing to properly take place. Your agent will direct you through the process so that it is done properly using the right people and within the required time frame.These activities include:
  • Home Inspections
  • Appraisal
  • Property Insurance

 

• What you should bring to closing.Bring a picture ID such as driver’s license or passport to the closing. If you are bringing money to the closing table it should be in the form of a cashier’s check. You can make it out to yourself and sign it over when closing is completed.