The Ultimate Homebuyer's Guide

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM START TO FINISH

Presented by
Lester A. Salazar, RB-23849
REALTOR®, ABR, GRI, MRP, E-PRO, PSA, SRES
808-226-7530
Lester@TheSalazarGroupHawaii.com

The Salazar Group
Premier Island Homes Hawaii

Brokered by
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
808-204-HOME (4663)
TheSalazarGroupHawaii.com

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. FIRST THINGS FIRST
  2. MISSION POSSIBLE! 
  3. LET’S “SHAKE ON IT”
  4. OUR AGREEMENT
  5. GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE
  6. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
  7. THE CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS
    1. Economists look at the 4 phases of the real estate market cycle
      1. Real Estate Market Cycle Phase 1 (Recovery)
      2. Real Estate Market Cycle Phase 2 (Expansion)
      3. Real Estate Market Cycle Phase 3 (Hyper Supply)
      4. Real Estate Market Cycle Phase 4 (Recession)
  8. DON’T SPEND A PENNY
    1. Our Ten Commandments of Buying a Home
  9. DON’T HESITATE
  10. “FINDING” YOUR HOME
  11. FINDING A FSBO
  12. ONE THING YOU SHOULD NOT DO
  13. FORECLOSURES AND SHORT SALES
  14. DO NOT TRUST EVERYTHING YOU SEE ONLINE
  15. DECIDING ON HOW MUCH TO OFFER
  16. CRAFTING YOUR OFFER
    1. Here are some typical terms and conditions sellers may be interested in
    2. Let’s have everything in order when we submit an offer
  17. EARNEST MONEY
  18. NEGOTIATING
  19. WHEN YOU “LOSE A HOME”
    1. Here are the most common ways this happens:
  20. WHEN YOU “WIN” A HOME
  21. GET YOUR MORTGAGE STARTED NOW
  22. GET A HOME INSPECTION
  23. THE APPRAISAL
  24. GET HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
  25. TRANSFER UTILITIES IN YOUR NAME
  26. THE WALK-THROUGH
  27. CLOSING DAY!