"Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world ”
– Franklin D Roosevelt
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The Greater Seattle Area is one of the most desirable and competitive real estate markets in the world, and we understand that making the decision to buy a home here can be a particularly overwhelming experience.
From mastering the difference between condos, single and multifamily units to planning for closing costs, there is a lot to learn
That is why we have created this Buyer’s Guide to set you on the right course to owning your perfect home!
Comprised of 28 industry professionals that include an unprecedented 8 of the region’s top-producing brokers, Real Residential continues to set records in sales price and sales volume
Every person deserves honesty We promise that honesty will be at the core of every communication we have with our clients
We promise to elevate our client over any self-interest
We promise to advise and educate
We promise to treat our clients’ home as though it were our own We promise to remain in our clients’ lives for anything they need that enhances their joy and convenience in their home
We promise that any request from our client will be answered honestly and timely
We promise to treat our fellow Broker colleagues inside and outside of Real with care and consideration
We promise to be REAL
# 1 Real Estate Team in King County
Awards
Client Care / Signature Service Award
Team Top Producer
"Is six stars a thing? I can't say enough about my positive experience working with Eric to buy my home in Seattle He is very knowledgeable about the local market, extremely responsive, always available for showings that worked with my schedule, provided thoughtful insight, and was a joy to work with! Eric is authentic and genuine, which you don't always find in an agent. I really appreciated that he never pressured me and wanted to make sure I found the right home for me He expertly guided me through a stressful situation with another offer and I ended up getting the first house I put an offer on! Everyone should be so lucky as to work with Eric"
-Lindsey R
"Despite many agent recommendations from friends and family, my husband and I sought Eric entirely based on his market accomplishments, when we noticed that he recently sold a house similar to ours in our neighbourhood. We were immediately impressed with his openness, his thoughtfulness about the market and the depth of his knowledge We firmly believe that it takes a unique skillset to be a seller agent - and Eric was able to prove that to us, time and time again From planning & strategy in a volatile market, to staging the house beautifully, to dealing with our (many) questions while being out of the country and in a different time zone, Eric has gone above and beyond for us. He handled everything with the grace of a friend and the professionalism we came to expect from him"
-Rodica and Nick
"Eric and the REAL Residential team are the best in the business We first worked with the team to find our first home in 2011 Thanks to their sage guidance and preparation, we made an offer on a Ballard townhome upon seeing it, instead of "sleeping on it", like I planned to do, which allowed us to win the home from another buyer and gave us an incredible home for the next 11 years
Earlier this year, it came time to find a new home and, once again, Eric and the REAL Residential team were stalwart guides through the process between seven different offers, all the strategy, and eventually a great new home for our next chapter – still in Ballard. Of course, this big milestone also meant we had to sell our first home. Thankfully, Eric made the process easy and absolutely crushed the outcome
From the staging to dedicated website, proactive marketing to contracts, Eric was top flight, securing multiple, competing bids above ask within just a few business days of listing the property Soon, we were all done after a fast close with our new home secure and our old home sold – all thanks to the tremendous work of Eric and the REAL Residential team We recommend working with Eric on any of your home sale or purchase needs – you'll be glad you did!"
- Lucas and Sara W
Reach out to your licensed real estate professional They will work as your advocate and trusted advisor to help guide your search
Before beginning your search, your first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan (unless you will be paying in cash for the full price of your home) Your agent can connect you to a proven mortgage broker who will offer competitive interest rates and desirable financing packages and options Based on your income and credit history, the mortgage broker will determine how much the bank will lend you, which will help determine the price range for your search.
You agent will guide and instruct you during viewings and open houses spanning a range of areas and property types Now is the time to consider your ideal home’s accessibility and amenities
An inspection is either done once the contract has been mutually agreed upon by the buyer and seller or a pre-inspection is conducted by the buyer prior to making an offer on the home which therefore waives the inspection contingency
Your agent has a vetted network of professionals should you need a referral to an attorney toassist with the review
Once you have seen a home you like, you submit an “offer,” which outlines the price, terms and timing of the purchase Your agent will provide advice on pricing, and guide you through the competitive process typical in this market.
The bank will organize the appraisal, search the title and finalize the paperwork so your loan is “cleared to close”
A review of the property to confirm that it is in the same physical condition as when you signed the purchase and sale agreement.
Congratulations! You are now a home owner!
Assessment of the property’s market value, typically done for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage
The percentage of an individual’s monthly gross income relative to the amount of debt owed
Deposit of funds into a federally insured account, to be transferred upon completion of the deal
The point in time when a seller accepts all the terms of a buyer’s offer for a property
Potential buyers provide a complete financial picture to mortgage brokers, who provide preliminary approval of the buyer’s loan
A background check on the property to ensure there are no outstanding debts or claims upon the property
Refers to the time between the signing of the purchase and sale agreement by the buyer and seller, and the closing
