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BUYERS . . . Are You Confused About Where to Start? Check Out My Buyer's Guide for YOU!

Daymond here! Well, if you’re looking for a new place to live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, then this article is meant for you! Whether you are looking to buy, lease, or invest in real estate, I AM HERE TO HELP YOU!

1. Do you receive automatic searches from me?  Great, if you do! However, if you don’t, I can easily set up an auto search for you. It’s free, and you’ll receive periodic emails from me that capture existing properties on the market meeting your budget and zip code requirements. I can further tweak search details to really focus on the specifics and qualities you need for your new place! Thereafter, all you’ll need to do is share with me the MLS numbers or addresses of the properties that peak your interest. I would be happy to set up showings for you! BUT HERE IS WHAT YOU MUST DO TO ACT FAST ON HOMES YOU LIKE . . . If you’re planning to get a bank loan, get started on that ASAP! Houses are moving really fast in the Dallas market. As a matter of fact, if your price range is $0 to $225,000, many of those houses are being quickly bought by fast-moving investors! That’s your competition, so I can help you navigate this crazy market. 2. Stop looking, and let’s start searching! If you’re not sure what type of home best suits your needs, then ask me any questions you have to begin making the right choice for you. We will evaluate your price range and pre-approved loan amount. This will give us a precise aim regarding your new home purchase. I urge you to work with as many loan agencies as possible to obtain the best loan at the best financing rate you desire. 3. What to keep in mind Before we go to home showings, you should make sure you have clear expectations from the sellers of the properties you are interested in.  I can help you fully define these expectations. I can also compare your expectations to those of the Seller so we can better negotiate with the Seller. We don’t want any incidents to occur that you are not prepared to handle regarding the acquisition of your new home. Additionally, I want you to keep in mind that I am here to help you fully evaluate any home you think would be great to buy. I will be working with you to identify hidden artifacts and conditions that might compromise the integrity, structure, and foundation of the home.  4. Let’s get to the handshake and the victory dance! If you will be leasing, then you’ll sign a leasing contract with the Landlord. Typically, this will involve you submitting an application first. We might be twiddling our thumbs first until the Landlord accepts you as a new tenant, but that’s okay. Thereafter, you’ll need to pay upfront fees and the first month’s rent.  Then, you be well on your way to getting settled in! If you’re buying a home, after negotiating the property’s price, then prepare yourself for quite a few conversations with your mortgage broker and subsequently me as I work with a title company on your behalf. In the end, when you finally get to the title company to sign your closing documents, you’ll have to pay your responsibility of fees in accordance with the Closing Disclosure and Loan Estimate documents. 5. Move in! Before buying the moving boxes, sift and rummage through the stuff you plan to bring along with you to the new place. While the home is still empty or at least void of your personal items, decide if you want to plan a hardcore renovation (like changing the doors, replacing windows, polishing or changing floors, or installing major home systems, such as plumbing and A/C units). After a while, when you’re ready to get back on the market with selling this place and getting a new one, I will be looking forward to working with you again! This time, as a Real Estate Seller :-) Let's Get Going, Buyer! AgentsDFW by way of Daymond E. Lavine, Broker-Realtor®