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Do Your Financial Homework Early
Get a fully documented loan pre-approval, at no cost to you, before you make an offer to buy. This is the best way to show sellers that you are a serious and well-qualified buyer. Many of my clients have had great success with Dave Voss at Homestreet Bank, right here in Tacoma. Homestreet offers a wide variety of programs, so you won't be "stuck" with few choices. Call Dave at 253-627-2500, Ext. 1233.
Making An Offer >Creative Offers
Putting together an offer on a home is easy if the buyer has a lot of money, a terrific job and impeccable credit. Many buyers are not in that precise situation, however. And while sellers like to get their asking price, good listing agents prepare them for the possibility of receiving offers that involve some compromises.
Successful real estate agents know how to put together creative offers and do whatever it takes to make a transaction work. If a buyer is low on cash, the agent may structure an offer that shifts closing costs to the seller, minimizing the amount of cash that the buyer needs to close. A variation of a lease purchase arrangement might be effective if a buyer has recently changed jobs or is self-employed. Owner-financing for part of the loan can make a difference in some cases. If your agent brings you a complex offer designed to get a buyer into your home, don't say "no" until you understand the offer.
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During what months of the year do most people move from one home to another?
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Most moves occur between the months of May and September. |
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