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Phase One

Phase One

Outlining Your Objectives

  • What is your motivation to buy?
  • What price range are you considering?
  • What is your timeline to move?
  • What are your ideal features and “non-negotiables”?
  • What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
  • Planning and Preparation

Discuss objectives and process

  • Select a lender and begin approval process
  • Obtain loan approval letter
  • Sign exclusive buyer-broker agreement
  • Research neighborhoods of interest
  • Understanding the Market

Review your neighborhood references

  • Consider personal timing and seasonal factors
  • Analyze active, pending, and sold properties
  • Discuss market forces: supply v. demand, macro v. micro