• Buying a Home •

The Buying Process

Needs & Wants/Goals -

Now that you have contemplated or formally made the decision to move, it is now time to identify your needs and wants associated with your goals. Below we have created a list of questions to help you plan your next move.

What is my current home worth or what can I afford?

Price range? The above question will help determine the answer to this question.

Minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms?

Minimum square feet?

Do I need a 1,2, or 3 car garage?

Do I have special requirments that will eliminate certain floor plans, cities or communities?

What is your time frame? 1 month, 3 months, 1 year.

How long will it take to sell my existing home? The above question will help determine how long you have to sell your home.

What is the maximum commute time from home to work ?

Should I purchase in a new home development versus buying a resale home? What are the benefits, if any?

City/Community Selection -

One of the most important decisions you and your family will make during the buying process is the selection of the city and community. Whether you are purchasing a home for you and your family or buying investment property, it is vital that the city and community offer the ammenities that are most desired by you and your family.

Key Questions to ask your Realtor -

• Current home prices in the particular community and or city?
• Commute time from home to work or various other locations?
• Recreational and leisure activities the community offers?
• Quality of schools and availablity of private schools?
• Property tax rate in a particular city and or community?
• Does the housing tract have Mello-Roos and what is Mello-Roos?
• Are there association dues and what do the dues cover?

To learn more about specific cities and communities, contact Quality Estate Properties today at 949-380-7368 or click on the link (Put eneighborhood link here)

Home Search/ Professional Assistance

Key Factors for a More Effecient and Productive Home Search -

• Use Quality Estate Properties MLS search tools and e-mail alerts
• Register for Quality Estate Properties MLS home search and get e-mail alerts on all new properties that have just been listed on the market, as well as saving your searches and search criteria
• Use a professional Realtor to provide you with up to the minute market and inventory updates and information
• When finding a property online, advertised in the paper, or for sale-by-owner contact your real estate professional right away

Professional Assistance -

A professionally trained Realtor from Quality Estate Properties will gladly assist you and your family in your home buying experience. Q.E.P. is dedicated to providing every candidate with valuable information on the community, schools, career opportunities, and specific neighborhoods.

Quality Estate Properties can also provide an area tour for the potential buyer and family upon request. An area tour will be conducted by one of our area specialists. The area specialists will help you get acquainted with your desired communities, and surrounding areas; schools, shopping centers and malls, parks, airports, beaches, and recreational facilities.

For more information contact Quality Estate Properties today at 949-380-7368 or start your home search by clicking on the link: (Put the Trackmy link up when the site is ready)

Home Values/Making An Offer

The process of determining the price point for making an initial offer can be highly involved and complex.

Key Factors in Determining the Price Point -

• Most recent sales data in tract, the community and or the city (your realtor will provide you with a comparable sales analysis before making an initial offer - upon request)
• The current condition of the home and/or neighborhood (this can include exterior features, interior features, plumbing, foundation, etc.)
• The motivation of the homeowner to sell
• The amount of days the home has been on the market/Current market conditions
• Are there multiple offers on the property or are we the only prospective buyer

The key factors above provide a solid foundation for making an initial offer on a property, however, there are many other important factors that may vary depending on your current situation and/or the sellers, the local market, and the type of loan program you have been pre-approved for. It is the job of the Realtor representing you to guide you through the process and to layout a strategic plan for correct pricing, submitting and negotiating your offer.

For professional assistance and service please contact your Quality Estate Properties professional Realtor today at 949-380-7368