The Valley offers
great opportunities for first time home buyers.
Lenders are familiar with various programs
that limit the “cash” outlay for buyers and
helpful for first time buyers. As your professional
Realtor, We are here to help you. Outlined
below are “The Steps to Home Ownership “ which
will begin to familiarize you with the home
buying process.
The Steps to Home
Ownership
First, we want to get to know you and find
out about your dream home. When we have identified
your needs, we will search the market for homes
that meet your criterion. Then we can take
a tour and further identify specific elements
you are looking for in a home. We want you
to be comfortable with us and know that we
work for you. It is our job and goal to make
sure you are happy and satisfied with your
new home choice.
Pre-Qualifying For
a Home Loan
As your Realtors, we can connect you with a
selection of proven lenders. If you have already
met with a lender and feel comfortable with
the lender that poses no problem as we can
work with you on any level.
Credit
Of course your credit report determines the
amount and interest rate of your home loan.
You will want a lender to review your report
and counsel you on the preparing the loan
documents. Since we work with many lenders
we can assist you in obtaining any additional
information you need in this regard. We will
help you with creative solutions and support
you during this process.
Lender's Letter
Once you have determined the area, price range,
and type of real estate you wish to buy,
you will need to be prepared with a lender's
pre-qualifying letter. This means the lender
has reviewed your credit worthiness, income
and money necessary to close the loan. You
are ready to buy. This letter accompanies
the offer to buy a home. This letter notifies
the Sellers that your offer is serious. Regardless
of what is required, we are here to help
you.
Let's Look At Some
Homes - Search The Listings
We provide you with the most sophisticated
and simplified home search available, the Multiple
Listing database MLS. Here, you will can see
photos, descriptions, and prices of homes that
meet your search criteria. We encourage you
to browse and dream a little. You can begin
your MLS search by clicking
here.
Leave The Driving
To Us
Let’s get started and visit the homes that
meet your search criteria. We will arrange
schedules with buyers to optimize the time
we have to review homes. Daylight hours are
always best.
You Have the Contract!
Now it’s time for home, termite, or security
system inspections. These will need to be
done in a timely fashion so you are fully
apprised of the condition and status of your
potential new home. We will provide you with
a list of inspectors with whom we are confident
or you can use those of you choice. Any defects
or irregularities found in the home will
be written for the seller to address prior
to settlement.
Loan Application
It is time to contact the lender for your home
loan. The documents listed below should be
available from your lender to help expedite
your loan process.
- Copy of Contract of Sale
- 2 years W-2 Forms
- 2 months Bank Statements
- 3 months Earnings Statements
- Landlord Name, Address and Phone
- VA Certificate of Eligibility for VA buyers
- Relax And Wait For Settlement
Sounds easy? It really is. The Reeves Team
will be there to help every step of the way.