FOR OUR BUYERS
Join our Buyer VIP Program
When you join our Buyer VIP Program you’ll have access to special buyer programs not offered anywhere else. From a free home warranty to a free relocation package, you’ll get all the benefits offered exclusively to our VIPs.
Here’s a list of benefits you get as our Buyer VIP:
✓ Receive listings specific to your needs automatically as they come to market
✓ One-on-one consultation to explain the entire buying process
✓ Receive a free home warranty (worth up to $400)
✓ A free relocation package that includes a beautiful CD about the Sarasota area, a booklet with local information, a map of the area and a copy of our most recent newsletter
✓ When you’re ready to buy, you’ll receive a menu of related service vendors such as Property Inspectors, Property Insurance Companies, Title Companies, Real Estate Attorneys and Mortgage Lenders
How Do I Finance My Retirement Home?
For complete financing options, read our “Which Mortgage is Right for You?” article that explains the different mortgage choices so you can decide which is right for you.
Pre-Qualification versus Pre-Approval
Since approval for a loan is part of the loan process, getting pre-approved puts you ahead during the closing of your home. Even better, you’ll know exactly how much a lender is willing to loan you. For more information about the lending process, read “7 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order.”
And, if you’ve got questions about the closing process, take a look at our article “The Closing Process: A Guide for Buyers.” This will provide all the information you need on the whole closing process.
How to Find Your New Home
Searching for and finding your new home can be an enjoyable process. We can even help you decide which neighborhood is right for you. We’ll show you all available homes that meet your criteria including builder models, For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) and more. We’ll visit any open houses that you’d like to see as well. We don’t stop until we help you find the retirement home of your dreams. Learn all about owning a home by reading this interesting article.
Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
Follow this guideline to help you understand the buying process.
How We Expertly Manage the Transaction
To successfully manage your real estate transaction, we use an electronic transaction management system that keeps everything organized and up-to-date. We also send a letter to the attorney or title company that includes all the critical dates and paperwork including the contract, previous title work and survey, if available. We continue to communicate with all parties several times prior to closing to ensure there is a good closing.
We make sure all contingencies are met in a timely manner, such as property inspections and loan commitments so you know that everything is being done on time to help you close on your home faster. We also review the Settlement Statement prior to closing to make sure you are not overcharged for any fees, closing costs or tax and other allocations. We attend every closing because we are working for your best interests and want to be sure you are professionally represented.
Avoid Problems at the Closing Table
To help you avoid any problems that may delay your closing, we’ve brought you this list of things to remember for the closing of your new home.
For Buyers:
✓ Make sure you bring a cashier’s check from a local Florida bank to the closing or have the money wired directly to the Florida closing agent the day before the closing
✓ We encourage you to use a local lender to make the transaction easier (many times out-of-state lenders don’t understand Florida lending laws or they don’t get the money to the closing agent in time; or they hire an unqualified appraiser or one who doesn’t know the area and comps and the home gets appraised under value and then the loan is compromised)
For Sellers:
✓ Make sure all repairs have been completed by a qualified licensed professional and the receipts are available for the buyer
✓ Make sure all appliance manuals and warranties are left at the home
✓ Be sure all garage door openers and keys and/or codes are brought to closing
For sellers and buyers:
✓ Make sure you bring either a driver’s license or passport to the closing (or any form of ID with a photo)
✓ Make sure all utilities and services have been transferred into the buyer’s name and out of the seller’s name
At your home’s closing we want you to be as organized and prepared as possible so we’ve brought you information on “Five Keys to Successful Negotiation.” This informative article will explain how to negotiate the best deal. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out everything you ever wanted to know about negotiating a real estate deal.
Tips for Owning Your Retirement Home
Get everything you need for owning your retirement home including a comprehensive maintenance checklist from Bob Vila’s website as well as ongoing tips for homeownership in Sarasota. We don’t stop being your real estate professional after the closing … we’re your REALTORS® for life!
Do You Know Why You Should Use a Professional?
Using a professional real estate agent that is experienced in your market is essential to getting the best possible terms and helping you save time and money. In “Why Use RE/MAX?” you’ll see why it’s important to have an advocate in your corner. It will also help you choose the right professional for you. Or, you can read numerous tips on the Real Estate Professional.
Our passion is to find you the best place, for the best price in the best community to make you most comfortable. Give us a call at 888-716-4483 toll free and we’ll start working on it now.