6 Steps to Buying a Hilton Head Home | Bluffton Home
Step 1: Hire Your Agent
When you're Ready to buy a home in Bluffton or a home in Hilton Head, start with calling The Prestige Real Estate Group, We put our clients first. Buying a home is your dream, and as your Bluffton agent / Hilton Head agent I’m your advocate to help you make your dream come true.
- As your Bluffton Real Estate Agent / Hilton Head Real Estate Agent will:
- Educate you about the current conditions of the Hilton Head Real Estate Market / Bluffton Real Estate Market.
- Analyze what you want and what you need in your next home.
- Co-ordinate the work of other needed professionals throughout the process.
- Guide you to Hilton Head Homes / Bluffton Homes that fit your criteria and budget.
- Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal possible.
- Check and double-check paperwork and deadlines.
- Inform and discuss with you, and suggest solutions to solve any problems that may arise.
Step 2: Secure Financing
To make the financing process as painless as possible, we have a list of preferred financing consultants in the area. These professionals will work with you to make sure the financial aspect of your Hilton Head Home / Bluffton Home purchase is stress free.
What will the consultant do for you?
Review your current financials.
Discuss the options available to you during the home purchasing process.
Guide you to an appropriate price point.
Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal - price, interest rates, loan approval.
Keep you informed and updated of the entire financial process throughout your purchase
Step 3: Find Your Hilton Head Home| Bluffton Home
So you've met with all the trusted advisors, and now you're ready to begin your search. But how or where do you start? There are a lot of homes out there, and diving in without a guide can become overwhelming and confusing. I will help you more accurately pinpoint homes that fit your criteria. The right home will meet all your important needs, and as many of your additional wants as possible.
Some questions you might ask yourself include:
- What amenities are crucial for you and your family?
- How much space do you need and why?
- Which is more critical: location or size?
- Would you be interested in a fixer-upper?
- How important is home value appreciation?
- Is neighborhood stability a priority?
- Is accessibility to main routes a priority?
- What features are not negotiable in your new property?
You'll learn as you look at homes, your priorities will probably adjust along the way.
Step 4: Make an Offer
Once you've found a Hilton Head Home | Bluffton Home you love, the next step is deciding on a price. It's important to remember that a home is an investment. As your buyer’s agent I can give you information on other properties in the neighborhood to help you ensure you make an informed decision when it comes to price. I will to explain and guide you through the offer process.
Some things to consider when deciding on the best price point are:
- List price - Start with the price point that the home is listed at. This will give you a base when looking at the home's value.
- Market Analysis - I will give you an idea of comparable home values in the neighborhood to help you decide if the price point is on par.
- Improvements - I can give you a list of improvements made to the home and help you determine its market value.
Step 6: (Inspection)Perform Due Diligence
As your buyer’s agent I will provide you with a list of professions to deliver improvements and challenges within your home. This way you'll know what you are getting into before you complete the purchase.
Knowing what work has and has not been done to your home is important information to have in the buying process. While updates can increase your home value, damages can take money out of your pocket. Your main concern is the possibility of structural damage, which can come from water, shifting ground or poor construction.
Very often a problem appears to be big, but can be fixed with very little effort and not a huge budget.
Once you've determined a price point you're comfortable with, you're in the "home" stretch! But, in order to ensure that you don't put the property purchase at risk, you have a couple responsibilities that you'll need to keep in mind:
- Staying in control of your credit and finances - Do not make any large purchases during this time. It's important to keep your financials steady throughout the buying process. Talk to your financial consultant for guidance.
- Keeping in touch with me your Hilton Head/ Bluffton buyer’s agent and financial consultant - It's important to stay in constant communication with your me and financial guide during this process. Be sure to return all phone calls and complete paperwork promptly. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. Your team is there to help you!
Welcome Home at closing you get your keys and your ready to move in to your new home.
Do you have interest in Buying a Home in Hilton Head or Buying a Home in Bluffton. E-mail Carletha at info@theprestigerealestategroup.com or just call the office 843.548.0116.
Buyers: (843) 321-9317
Sellers: (843) 564-3414
Carletha Frazier Singleton with The Prestige Real Estate Group Sells homes in the following areas & Surrounding areas throughout South Carolina & Georgia.
Carletha Frazier Singleton
The Prestige Real Estate Group
The Prestige Real Estate Group
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