Buying a Home

Let us guide you through this exciting process.

First, figure out what you can afford. Look at your savings, income, and debts. This helps set a budget for your home.

Then, get pre-approved for a loan from a bank. This shows sellers you're serious and helps you know how much you can borrow.

Start looking for homes that fit your budget and needs. Think about where you want to live and what you want in a home.

You can search online or ask a real estate agent for help. When you find a place you like, make an offer. You might need to negotiate with the seller to agree on a price.

Once your offer is accepted, it's time to close the deal. This means finalizing your loan, getting a home inspection, and sorting out any problems.

You'll also need insurance and a title search to make sure the property is yours. Then, sign some papers, pay some fees, and get the keys to your new home. Congratulations, you're a homeowner!

The power of the web to deliver information right to your phone makes home buying seem simple.  It gives the illusion that you are in control.  You’re not. Frankly, looking at homes online is the smallest & the easiest part of the process. Tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars are at risk. This is not the time to DIY.  If you aren’t careful you’ll waste time and lose money—needlessly.

The real estate market never stops changing.  This year's real estate market won’t be anything like last year's let alone 2009.  The economy is changing. Interest rates vary on an hourly basis.  Mortgage programs come and go. The inventory of homes “for sale” fluctuates.  In some areas homes sell in hours with buyers competing for a chance to bid up the price. In other areas properties linger on the market. Which situation - which home - is a better for YOU?

Buyers in today’s market need a savvy professional team with lots of experience to help them reach their home buying goals.  Without a clear, sophisticated understanding of the process and how to leverage that process to your advantage you may succumb to a complex market, aggressive sellers’ agents & self-interested owners.

Rome & Paul will listen to you & help you to match your needs and dreams with the home market.

As your buyer’s brokers Rome & Paul will make you aware of every home on the market including flips, short sales, foreclosures, and “For Sale By Owner” properties.  When you look at homes together he will discuss not only the good points about a home but also the not-so-good points.

Rome & Paul will aggressively represent your best interests as a “buyer’s agent.”

When you’ve found the right home Rome & Paul will prepare a comprehensive analysis of the market value. They will discuss strategic negotiating options & the structure of your offer. Ultimately, YOU will decide what offering price & terms you wish to present to the seller. They will negotiate with your best interests in mind.  You will work together with Rome and Paul to secure the best possible terms for your purchase.

Rome & Paul will help you to help yourself. Their knowledge & experience will improve your performance. Their proven systems will give you numerous advantages over other buyers.

We're here to help!