Congratulations on your decision to purchase a home! I cannot thank you enough for choosing me to be your trusted advocate, and I am thrilled to be part of your journey.
We will get together to discuss your decision to purchase a home and your goals, needs and wants as well as a timeline for this process. I will also review the buying process with you and the forms associated with the transaction so that you feel comfortable with the terminology.
This brochure assists buyers in understanding the roles of real estate agents in North Carolina. I will review this brochure with you to make sure you understand what it means to have me represent you as your agent.
The buyer agency agreement is a contract between you and Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty that authorizes me to represent you in the home-buying process. Once this contract is signed, my duties as your representative begin and I can legally write an offer to purchase for the home you desire.
I will provide a sample copy of the Offer to Purchase form and review it with you so that you can be familiar with it before we begin looking at homes.
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by your agent will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.
Finding a Realtor® to purchase your home costs nothing, yet your real estate agent provides immeasurable benefits. As an industry expert, I have extensive experience in the field and in our geographical location and fully understand the dynamics in this fast-paced, highly competitive market. We will work as a team to identify the property of your dreams.
If you need to secure a pre-qualification letter from a lender prior to writing an offer to facilitate your search and negotiate with confidence, I can refer you to a qualified lender.
With many connections and resources, I will work tirelessly to match all of your search criteria.
I will assist by providing objective information about each property. I have exclusive access to property data such as sales, tax history and comparable home prices.
My goal is to provide you with the most personalized service that is designed to help you buy your dream home
I am an experienced and powerful negotiator. Best practices and daily market fluctuations will help me determine when and how to negotiate your selected home offer.
The Due Diligence Period occurs once the home is under contract and during this time is when inspections and the appraisal will occur. I know the most qualified professionals and I will schedule the appointments and provide all necessary information to the stakeholders.
I will coordinate the closing and ensure that you're fully prepared to finalize the transaction. Following your closing and recording of the documents, you will officially take legal possession of your new home.
After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house. It may take a few days for your loan to be funded once the paperwork has been returned to the lender, but once that check is delivered to the seller, you’ll be all set to move into the home of your dreams.
With her personal experience and knowledge, Kathleen is keenly focused on what her clients need when relocating, buying homes, and selling homes. Contact Kathleen today!
