Our Buying Process
Buying a home can be an exciting and enjoyable experience, but also daunting, and at times even intimidating. Determined to create long-lasting relationships with our customers, Skyline Realty Group recognizes the value of understanding a buyer’s personality and fostering a strong chemistry with their cherished clients.
What to Expect
By following these steps and working closely with us, you can successfully find and purchase the property of your dreams.
Find a REALTOR®
Working with a reputable REALTOR® who can help you navigate the home buying process is vital. We are experienced, know the local market and will help you find the right home or property.
Determine Your Budget
Before you begin looking for a home, you should determine how much you can afford to spend. This will depend on your income, debt, and other financial obligations. This is why we encourage finding a lender (we can recommend several that we work with) and obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage so you know what your price range is.
Identify Your Needs & Wants
We will work cohesively to identify your must-haves, nice-to-haves and deal-breakers. This will help narrow down your search and ensure you find a home that meets your needs.
Search for Homes
We will search the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and other resources to find homes that meet your criteria. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, we’ll spend some time viewing the homes.
Making an Offer
Once you’ve found “the one”, it’s time to make an offer. We will research comparable homes in the area and work together on a fair and reasonable sales price, deposits and concessions. Once price is determined, we’ll work on preparing the offer, including any necessary additional documents.
Negotiate
After you make an offer, the seller may counter or reject it. If this happens, we will work through a counteroffer to negotiate the best deal possible.
Complete Inspections
After contract acceptance, the inspection process begins. This is where we will discuss the different inspections available ie; home, septic, obtaining survey, etc. Once inspections are completed the negotiation may begin again if the inspectors recommend any repairs be made. This is also the step where an appraisal is typically completed.
Close the Sale
Upon completion of steps 1-7, it’s closing day!! You’ll need to complete the closing paperwork, generally at an attorney’s office and either you or your lender, will transfer funds needed to complete the sale. Don’t worry, we’ll be there working with the attorneys, lenders, and inspectors to ensure a smooth transaction.