Nine Steps to Home Ownership
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To begin the process, the first step is appointing us as your buyer’s agent. It’s a straightforward procedure with no upfront fees. All you need to do is complete the buyer agency agreement.
Educate yourself
Discover our Learning Center at Proprdiy.com Whether you’re in the process of purchasing a property or just starting your journey, Proprdiy covers crucial topics including financing options, understanding contracts and contingencies, navigating inspections, and much more. If you want more personalized service, consider our Live Agent consultation.
Get Prequalified From a Lender
Next, it’s time to secure mortgage pre-qualification or upload a proof of funds if you’re a cash buyer. Speak with a lender to obtain a pre-qualification letter. This step is crucial and ensures you’re well-prepared to make competitive offers as we continue your home-buying journey.
Search For Properties Online
Choose your favorite real estate web portal, whether that be our website, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, or any other to do your initial search. Just make sure to schedule your appointments through TheFlatRate.com. That way you ensure you are working with an agent providing you with a commission rebate at settlement.
Schedule A Tour Of Selected Properties
Once you’ve found a few properties you’d like to tour, visit the property during an open house or schedule an agent assisted tour online though our easy to use calendar. If you are working under our Buyer Rebate Program, you will be charged a small showing fee for each property toured through our agents.
Do Your Research
Either conduct a free CMA on this website to determine if the asking price seems appropriate, or hire a professional to perform a personalized CMA or on-site evaluation. Getting advice from an independent third party can be invaluable in such emotionally charged situations like home buying.
Make An Offer
Making an offer has never been easier. Draft a fully customized legally binding contract of sale incorporating documents supplied by State of Maryland and local boards of Realtors with help from our experienced agents.
Work Through Contingencies
Managing the transaction can be a bit daunting. Custom software through our parter Proprdiy allows you to manage every aspect of the transaction from follow up with all parties to the contract as well as lenders, title agents, inspectors, contractors, etc. Proprdiy also maintains a record of all contingencies and timeframes to make sure the transaction moves smoothly from contract to close.
Settle On The Property And Receive Your Rebate
Not only do you settle on your wonderful new home, you get paid to do it! Since all of our low service fees have been paid along the way, we rebate you the entire amount of the buyer agency co-op offered by the listing broker to the buyer’s agent. That works out to $10,200 on the average home in Maryland.
