Aaron is amazing. He's kind, intelligent, hard working and so easy to work with. He helped us get into our dream home that we have been trying to find for a long time. He may have a ton of clients, but he never makes you feel like it. He always made us feel like we were a priority and was never bothered with calls or texts. He would provide the education and reassurance we needed. I definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a realtor!
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Representing Southern California buyers & sellers, Aaron is committed to listening to his client’s needs and utilizing his many years in sales to ensure a successful transaction. Aaron’s enthusiasm and caring nature is ideal for identifying what each client needs and skillfully guiding them to fulfill their real estate goals. He also understands the need for transparency with every client and is committed to making every transaction as smooth and seamless as possible.
Movement Real Estate operates as a team within Keller Williams. From its foundation in 1992, our partners have successfully closed over 4,100+ transactions & over $1.35 billion in sales volume By utilizing modern marketing platforms within our vast network, we have been able to achieve unparalleled results We have been ranked by the Wall Street Journal as “Top 250 Teams Nationwide” and have been recognized by Real Trends and Trulia in their “America’s Best” agent rankings
#1 KW EXPANSION TEAM IN CA
Movement Real Estate was named the #1 Keller WilliamsteaminCaliforniafor2019,2020&2021
TOP 250 TEAMS IN THE USA
Wall Street Journal named Movement Real Estate amongtheTop250Teamsnationwide.
HIGH VOLUME
Since 1992, Movement Real Estate and its partners have closed 4,100+ transactions and over $135 billioninsales
WORLDWIDE NETWORK
We belong to the largest & most active real estate network on the planet We are the largest real estatecompanyintheworldwith180,000+agents
With new homes right at your fingertips in the form of a quick online search, it can be easy to start wondering "why" or "if" you even need an agent to buy a home.
THESHORTANSWER, NO.BUT...
Buyingahomecanbeasignificant financialinvestmentandassuch,you needthehelpofaprofessionalto guideyouthroughtheprocess.Here aresomereasonswhypartneringwith abuyer'sagentbenefitsyou:
KNOWHOW
Buyingahomeisnotassimpleas findingahomeyouloveandsigning onthedottedline.Therearealotof thingstoconsiderwhenbuyinga home,andaprofessionalrealestate agentwillbeabletoguideandadvise you.
NEGOTIATION
Professionalrealestateagentsare alsotrainedinskillednegotiation, whichenablesyoutoacquireyour homeontermsthatfityourspecific needsasabuyer.
ACCESS
Arealestateagentwithextensive knowledgeaboutyourlocalareacan giveyouacompetitiveadvantagein finding&biddingonhomes.Thisis especiallytrueinareaswhere inventoryisextremelylimited
COMMUTE
Consider the amount of time it will take you to commute to work, shopping, schools or any other places that areimportanttoyou
SCHOOLS
If you can, it’s a good idea to tour local schools to get a feel of where your kids will be spending the majority oftheirtime.
AMENITIES
What kinds of facilities does the community offer? Pools, gardens, walking trails? Do they workforyourlifestyle?
It can be easy to become consumed by a beautiful house that seems just perfect for you, but there are some things you should consider to make sure you ' re making a good investment besides how dreamy the bay window overlooking the backyard is
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NEIGHBORS
Spend some time driving around the neighborhood at various times and try to get a sense of the people who live there Is the community one you canseeyourselfin?
DEVELOPMENT
Futuredevelopmentcan impact your home's value. New amenities could increase your home value, whereas new highways (built right behind your home) mightnot.
SAFETY
Lookatsafetyscoresor community profiles to get a sense of how safe the area is. A quick online search can give you relevant information for further insight.
The truth is there isn't ONE best time to buy a home. The real question is, are you ready to buy a home? If you have your down payment in order and have been preapproved for a mortgage with a reputable lender, then you are very likely ready to start your home buying journey. Your real estate agent can help you refine your search and narrow down the number of houses you'll be looking at,
saving you time and money
There is also something to be said about the time of year you choose to buy a home. Winter, for example, is typically a great time to buy as there aren't as many buyers out looking for a home. The fall and spring markets are also a great time to buy, as the inventory is generally higher, so you will typically have more options to choose from
KEEP SAVING
Figure out how much you can afford, then set up automatic monthly bank transfers to keep yourself ontrack
CREDIT CHECK
Keep on top of your credit score Make sure you are paying your bills on time and check your scoreoften.
FINANCING
There are many types of loans and stipulations for each loan Partnering with a skilled, trusted lender is crucial for your home-buyinggoals.
The path to buying your home
GETPRE-APPROVED
Thisstepisessentialinyour homebuyingjourney.In today’smarket,offersare expectedtoincludeapreapprovalletter.
Onewhosepersonality mesheswithyourownand whoseexperiencecanwork inyourfavor! CHOOSEANAGENT
Learningaboutthecurrent marketconditionswillgive youalegupwhenyouare lookingforahouse GETINFORMED
I'lltakenoteofyourmust havesandstartsearchingfor homesthatfityourneedsand criteria! STARTHUNTING
Considerwhat'simportantto youwhenchoosinganarealike schoolsandcommutetime.
CONTINGENCIES
EarnestMoneyDeposit(EMD)3%ofpurchaseprice
Due within 3 business days. This shows you have "skin in the game " & is included in your down payment amount.
Homeinspectioncontingency-$300-600
Due within 17 days (unless negotiated otherwise). This contingency helps you make a more informed decision about buyingahome.
Disclosurecontingency
This is your period of time to review documents provided by the seller for buyer review.
Propertyappraisalcontingency$500-600
Due within 17 days (unless negotiated otherwise). This is typically needed for financingpurposes.
LoanContingency
Due within 17 days (unless negotiated otherwise). We will keep this in place until the lender gives us the clear to close. After weremovethiscontingency,you'reallin!
OUTOFPOCKETEXPENSES
Propertyinsurance
Property insurance protects you in case of fireandotherpotentialdisasters.
HOAcertificationfee
Required by the lender if obtaining a loan. This provides information regarding the HOAtothelender.
PropertyTax
The seller may have prepaid property taxes, utility bills or condo fees before you take ownership of the property. As the new owner, you reimburse the seller for the portion of the costs from the closing date forward.
Titleinsurance
Protects you and the lender from title fraud, municipal work orders, zoning violations andotherpropertydefects.
Movingcosts
Whether that be renting a truck, hiring professionalmoversormovinginsurance.
So, you found "The One". I'll prepare our offer to present to the sellers. Here are some things we'll include.
PRICE
Thepriceyouarewillingto payforthehome Iwill helpyouunderstandthe marketanddecidewhat pricetooffer.
DEPOSIT
Showsgoodfaithapplied againstthepurchaseof thehousewhenthesale closes(typically3%).
TERMS
Termsincludethetotal priceofferedandthe financingdetails,aswell ascontingencydeadlines
Conditionsareitemsthat mustbecompletedor fulfilledbefore theclosing
Youroffermaybe contingentoncertainitems beingeitherincludedor excludedinthesale.
Generallythedaythetitleof thepropertyislegally transferredandthe transactionoffunds finalized.
Theworld'sbestserviceorganizationsoperateatahigherlevelthana contract.Theirstandardsaremorelikeadeclaration.
Collect moving boxes
Request time off from work for moving day
Book your movers
Start packing up rarely-used items
Register your kids at their new school
Pack a little every day to take the overwhelm out of the process
Confirm parking for movers
Start collecting items for donation in one place
Notify utility companies
Book cable and internet installation appointment
Find a new doctor/dentist if you're moving out of town
Make arrangements for your pets/kids on moving day
Prep meals for the next two weeks
TIDY
Return any borrowed items from neighbours or friends
Cancel/transfer memberships
Forward your mail
Update your driver's license
Label all boxes (include a checklist of everything inside)
SAM M.
Aaron is a joy to work with. Communication was fast, information was timely, and he kept the experience positive throughout
Aaron, Simply the Best!
[…] Your communication skills were impeccable, keeping us informed every step of the way and answering all of our questions promptly. […]
Aaron, what stood out most about you was your commitment to getting the best possible outcome for us [ ]
Aaron is the best in Orange County! [...] He was always available & always made us feel comfortable with our decisions. He was extremely punctual on all deadlines to the point where you would think he had a team of 100 people supporting him!
DARRELL & STELLA N.
It was a pleasure working with Aaron on a sale/purchase, where he represented the Seller. He was professional, organized, & responsive throughout the process We were able to deliver a seamless experience for both of our clients in a shortened timeline. I hope to cross paths again on a future sale!
DIANA C.
We are moving from out of state & Aaron has been very responsive, professional, & above all treated us like friends For the two weeks we were in town, Aaron moved mountains to helps us find the perfect home
TROY & ALISON
We [...] had the pleasure to work with Aaron! He made what could have been a stressful & difficult process as seamless as could be. Aaron really listened [ ] & his calming manner worked wonders for us. 10+ Stars!
