Buying a home is more than just a checklist. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms doesn’t automatically translate into the house of your dreams. I ask surprising and heart-forward questions to help buyers visualize how they want to use the space and live in their ideal home. This helps them define what is important to them so they can buy a home that best serves their lifestyle.
I offer vision board exercises to help buyers tap into their intuition to see what their truest desires are (a large yard, walk-in-closet, a space for hosting family gatherings, etc.).
For example, when someone tells me they want a home office, my response is:
What is your ideal home office setup?
Can it be a bedroom?
Can it be a basement?
Do you want it close to common living areas so you can oversee and manage the kids?
Do you want a completely separate space so there is distance from the family?
Here is a list of customary costs to the buyer:
Mortgage application
Appraisal
Earnest money
Attorney
Home inspection
Homeowners insurance
Transfer stamps
Contact a mortgage lender for pre-approval
Being your home search
Once you've found THE house, make an offer
Negotiate until all terms are agreed upon
Have an attorney review the contract
Schedule a home inspection
Work with the mortgage lender and supply all required documentation
The lender will order an appraisal
Secure homeowners insurance
Transfer utilities
Complete a final walk-through
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