Home Buyers
Are you interested in buying a home?
Top 5 Reasons
To work with a Buyer’s Agent
1
NO COST TO YOU
There is no cost to you as the buyer. The Buyers Brokerage fee is paid for by the seller.
2
HAND PICKED HOMES
Each and every real estate market is different. Real estate markets can differ from town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood. Our agents focus on high-level education to our clients in order to navigate their specific market.
3
NEGOTIATE THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR HOME
A Buyer’s Agent helps tilt the transaction back toward balance by giving the buyer a professional representing his or her interests.
4
ADVOCATING ON YOUR BEHALF
It’s highly suggested as you think about hiring a buyers agent that you keep in mind they’re protecting your best interests during one of the biggest transactions you’ll ever take part in.
5
INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
Our Team sells over 300 homes a year and we network with hundreds of local agents in order to have the most immediate awareness of new-to-market and coming soon properties.
Steps to buy a Home
BUYER'S CONSULT
Meet to discuss your wants and needs in a new home.
Review the buying process and the documents involved.
Your agent will advise and inform as to the best options.
GET PRE-APPROVED
We’ll connect you with a mortgage professional to review budget and loan options.
Receive a pre-approval to become a ready buyer.
TOUR HOMES
Receive a custom portal of home options within your pre-approved budget.
Tour the homes you love.
Review market research.
SELECT DREAM HOME
Once you’ve selected your dream home, your agent will create a comparative analysis for you to determine offer strategies.
OFFER / NEGOTIATE
Your agent will offer and negotiate on your behalf while keeping you informed on their process and progress.
Submit your 1st deposit to Escrow.
CONNECT WITH ATTORNEY
After your offer has been accepted, your agent may connect you with a trusted attorney to review all documents and assist in supporting you until closing.
HOME INSPECTION
10-14 days from offer acceptance.
Hire a thorough home inspection scheduled for you. Home Inspection Avg Cost: $700, Well : $450, Septic $325. Results are typically available within 24 hours.
If your purchase contract includes a 2nd deposit, it is typically around this time that it is due. Note: It must be a certified bank check.
APPRAISAL
Your mortgage professional will order an appraisal ensuring you do not overpay for the home.
The average cost of an appraisal is $525
MORTGAGE COMMITMENT AND HOME INSURANCE
30 to 45 days from offer acceptance.
Connect with an insurance professional to insure your new home.
At this time the mortgage commitment will be delivered.
FINAL WALKTHROUGH
AND CLOSING
We will tour the home one final time prior to closing at your attorneys office.
At the closing you’ll receive the keys to your new home and CELEBRATE!
Tips to Win a Bid
Write a personal note to the Seller.
Improving purchase price.
Stronger deposits up front.
Inspection Dates that are sooner.
Closing dates that are sooner.
Limit or remove seller closing cost credit.
In a multiple offer situation add in an Escalation Clause
What You Can Expect
Brooke Group Has You Covered
BUYING ESSENTIALS
- Buyers Consult
- Custom Home Portal
- Informative Tour Experience
- Comprehensive Market Analysis
- Offer & Negotiation Concerige
- Professional Trust Referral Sphere for Attorneys, Home inspectors and more.
- On-Staff Transaction Coordinator
SYSTEMS
- Admin Support
- Step-by-Step Transparency of Your
- Transaction Progress
- Organizational Timeline Update System
- CRM
- Client Support Concierge
- In-App Internal Communication Systems for Tour Scheduling
STAFF
- Full Admin Support:
- Transaction Coordination
- Team of Agents for Coverage or Short Notice Tours
- Complete Client Concierge From Offer to Close and Beyond
Brooke Group Real Estate
Brooke Group Real Estate
6 Station St Simsbury, CT 06070
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Global Presence
Brooke Group Real Estate is licensed under
the global Real Estate brand of eXp Realty
15 N Main St
Suite 100
West Hartford, CT 06107
