GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME
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WHO WE ARE
Every Door Real Estate is a group of data-reliant, technology-enabled, and relationship-driven real estate professionals with tested knowledge and demonstrated expertise in residential real estate.
Our client-obsessed brokers maintain the highest levels of training and market intelligence to help us offer a best-in-class experience.
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O U R VA LU E S
AT E VERY DOOR RE AL ESTATE, WE RAISE THE BAR.
We provide extraordinary value to our customers.
We are driven by market needs but do not fear to lead with our vision.
We go the extra mile to ensure long-term successful relationships.
We see EVERY customer as an opportunity to serve.
We communicate openly.
We are proud of our people, our technology, our work ethic, and our culture.
We cultivate input.
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OUR VALUED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACHIE VEMENTS
Every Door Real Estate is proud of the job that we perform and fortunate to have been recognized throughout the country for our service, our expertise, and our steadfast commitment to excellence!
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$700M
#1
TOP 100
VOLUME
TOP 10
We’ve generated $700
We’re the #1 selling
We were named Wall Street
We maintain the highest
We were named one of
We were named one
million in sales in
real estate team in
Journal’s top 100 teams
average-per-agent volume
Inc 500’s fastest growing
of Seattle’s 10 hottest
just 4 years!
King County!
in America.
in the state of Washington!
companies in America.
startups of 2019.
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OUR COMPE TITIVE EDGE
We proactively customize our approach so that it meets a fluctuating market and the individual needs of each and every client.
E V E R Y D O O R R E A L E S TAT E I S N ’ T J U S T YO U R T Y PI CA L R E A L E S TAT E B R O K E R A G E .
We’ve officially upended and upgraded the traditional model of residential real estate and transformed it into something entirely new and improved. We are the first and only real estate firm willing to replace the idea of an independent agent with our entire team of dedicated, industry-leading specialists whose singular goal is to ensure that your buying or selling transaction is efficient and predictable. We’ve developed an innovative approach to real estate and a cutting-edge brokerage model specifically designed to invest more money, offer more services, and leverage all of our unique resources to better serve our clients.
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
HOW WE OUTPERFORM THE COMPETITION
6% Every Door sells homes for 6% more than a single agent. When you hire us, you get a full team of industry experts for the price of one.
E X C L U S I V E B R O K E R PA R T N E R
P R I C I N G A N A LY S T
The only point of contact you need.
Knowledge is power. Data is critical.
Exceptional communicator that ensures
Proprietary software ensures we
the backend team handles every detail.
maximize your sale price.
MARKETING EXPERT
TR ANSACTION MANAGERS
The sole focus of making sure your listing
Details make the difference. From contact
gets seen by the most likely buyers.
to close we guarantee an efficient process.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER
I N S I D E S A L E S C O N S U LTA N T
Highlight every selling feature with photos and video that are sure to delight every potential buyer.
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Marketing without sales is pointless. We don’t wait for buyers; we go get them.
4X Every Door brokers sell 4x more homes than a single agent.
30% Every Door sells homes 30% faster than a single agent.
$150K Every Door spends $150k a month—single agent spends $400.
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6 FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF OWNING A HOME
Every rent payment builds your landlord’s
A FINANCIAL CUS H I O N
equity, while every mortgage payment
Your equity can be tapped via a home
builds yours.
equity loan for anything from home
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EQ U I T Y
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improvements to college tuition.
P OT E N T I A L LY LOW E R M O N T H LY H O US I N G C OSTS
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In some markets, your mortgage payment
time, building your equity and increasing
could be lower than your rent.
your net worth.
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TA X B EN EF I TS
A PPR EC I AT I N G VA LU E
Your home can increase in value over
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L E V EL PAY M E N TS
Homeownership is a great responsibility.
As a homeowner, you can deduct mortgage
You’ll never have a rent increase again. With
But it comes with many benefits.
interest and property taxes from your income.
a fixed mortgage, your payments remain the
Talk to your tax professional for details.
same throughout the life of the loan.
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BU Y ING VS. RENTING T H E A D V A N TA G E S O F O W N I N G Y O U R O W N H O M E
FREEDOM
RENT
- Landlord restrictions - Maintenance depends on landlord - Pet and guest limits
EQUITY
- Your rent pays your landlord’s mortgage - No increase in your equity with rent payment or market value
S TA B I L I T Y
- Always the threat of rent increases, future fees, and eviction
R E N T I N G A D DS U P
- Neighbors constantly changing
- No tax breaks You may be able to own a home for less than what you pay for rent. There are many benefits
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- Paint, decor, appliances—for you to decide! - Do your own upgrades and repairs - Open your home to whomever you would like!
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- As you pay down the loan balance, your equity grows - Your home’s appreciating value increases with your wealth - Deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from your income
- Your mortgage payments end when your loan is paid— and it’s your home! - Fewer changes in neighbors, more sense of community - Fixed mortgage payment remains consistent for the life of the loan, allowing you to budget more easily and focus on other financial goals.
to owning a home including building equity, increasing net worth and tax benefits (see your tax advisor). Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage. Start paying for a space of your own.
T O TA L R E N T PA I D O V E R Y E A R S M O N T H LY R E N T
IN 3 YEARS
IN 10 Y E ARS
I N 15 Y E A R S
IN 30 YEARS
$1,000
$36,000
$120,000
$180,000
$360,000
$1,500
$54,000
$180,000
$270,000
$540,000
$2,000
$72,000
$240,000
$360,000
$720,000
$2,500
$90,000
$300,000
$450,000
$900,000
$3,000
$108,000
$360,000
$540,000
$1,080,000
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HOMEBU Y ING PROCESS
PR E A PPR OVA L
Complete a loan application
Get prequalified for a ballpark loan amount
Provide financial documentation
Get preapproved for a specific amount
Sign a sales contract for the property
Sign your loan disclosures within 24 hours
Attend the home inspection or review report
Your loan is approved and you sign the closing disclosure
Sign loan documents and loan closes
Get your keys and celebrate
F I N D YO U R H O M E
Hire an Every Door Agent
OW N YO U R H O M E
Every Door orders the appraisal
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D E T E R M I N E W H AT YO U
THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS
SIMPLIF Y ING THE PROCESS
WA N T A N D W R I T E I T D OW N What to do before you start shopping for a home!
T H E T H I N G S YO U WA N T I N A H O U S E Trim your list of “must-haves” to the top five that you want in your ideal home (e.g. must have a garage, a big open kitchen, fenced yard, hardwood floors and be near a lightrail stop). We will use your five must-haves as our guide; we won’t consider homes without them. (If we find these must-haves are too specific, we can adjust them as needed).
T H E PL AC E S YO U WA N T TO L I V E (e.g. Kirkland or within 10 mile radius of Sea-Tac Airport)
T H E B U D G E T YO U ’ V E S E T (e.g $2000/mo but willing to go up to max of $2300 for perfect house). Tip: Your max number is oftentimes the difference-maker in winning or losing a bidding war. For every $10,000 in purchase price, the monthly mortgage payment goes up by $40. So if you say you want to max out at $350k, yet when push comes to shove you could come up with an extra $40 per month, then we advise starting out with that $40 included in your max. Your new max would be $360k.
T H E T I M E L I N E YO U N E E D (e.g. must be moved-in by mid-June)
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THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS
SIMPLIF Y ING THE PROCESS
W H Y YO U R LO CA L M O R TG AG E B R O K E R I S B E T T E R T H A N YO U R B A N K O R C R E D I T U N I O N
Buyers who are preapproved by banks
work Mon-Fri, 9-5 and many times are in
or credit unions are not as desirable to
other parts of the country (e.g. Quicken
sellers as buyers approved through a local
Loans, Rocket Mortgage). This is really not
mortgage broker. Why? Mortgage brokers
good in a competitive situation, because
are more likely to ensure that your offer
most deals come together nights and
will close on time.
weekends. The bottom line is you may have
When we make an offer, the listing agent will want confidence in your financial strength; they’ll want to be assured that we can close on time. The listing agent will determine this
purchase price and down-payment but could end up losing the bidding war due to your lender’s unavailability and unpreparedness.
times these letters are not enough to
rates are often misleading and not even close
qualify the buyer to purchase the home.
to what you will actually pay when you get
This is another reason why sellers tend to
to the closing table. A local mortgage broker
go with buyers who are fully approved by
will be able to give you a realistic and
a reputable local mortgage lender.
competitive interest rate, 5-star service, and low closing costs. A big bank on the
by calling your lender—or better yet, your
Additionally, because banks are working with
other hand will give you an unrealistic rate,
lender will call the listing agent once we
so many loans at once, they have a hard time
frustrating service, and astronomically high
submit our offer. A reputable local mortgage
closing on time and often require extensions,
closing costs.
broker will be prepared to talk to the listing
which sellers naturally don’t want. Sellers
agent about your financial situation. Banks
want to close quickly and efficiently.
and credit
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an identical offer as someone else in terms of
for you as a buyer. These super-low interest
If you want to buy a house in this competitive market, you need to use a local mortgage broker.
Finally and most critically, banks will often automatically send out a generic approval
Another thing to keep in mind is that just
letter to a buyer. This generic letter is what
Unions, on the other hand, are loaded down
because a big bank advertises a low interest
the buyer will use to move forward on
with heavy caseloads. They generally only
rate, doesn’t mean they have the best loan
purchasing a property. However, many
Every Door has several options for lenders based on your situation.
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PRELIMINARY FINANCING CONCERNS
How much home can you buy? The next four steps discussed will help you review home financing and get you prepared to speak in detail with a lender. A more thorough overview of the financing process is covered later in this guide. Most homebuyers find that they need to finance at least part of their home purchase. Therefore, the first stage in finding the right home is to review your personal financial situation and make an informed estimate of your true purchasing power.
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PRELIMINARY FINANCING CONCERNS
ST E P 1: M A K E A R O U G H EST I M AT E O F H OW M U C H H O M E YO U CA N A F F O R D
M E T H O D 2 : A H O U S E PAY M E N T S H O U L D B E N O M O R E T H A N 2 5 % O F Y O U R G R O S S M O N T H LY I N C O M E ( B E F O R E TA X E S AND DEDUCTIONS)
Annual Salary
Gross Monthly Max Household Income Payment
Annual Salary
Gross Monthly Max Household Income Payment
BAS E D O N YO U R I N C O M E
$50,000
$4,167
$1,042
$150,000
$12,500
$3,125
Here are a few methods that will give you an approximate
$60,000
$5,000
$1,250
$160,000
$13,333
$3,333
$70,000
$5,833
$1,458
$170,000
$14,167
$3,541
$80,000
$6,667
$1,667
$180,000
$15,000
$3,750
$90,000
$7,500
$1,875
$190,000
$15,833
$3,958
$100,000
$8,333
$2,083
$200,000
$16,667
$4,167
$110,000
$9,167
$2,291
$210,000
$17,500
$4,375
$120,000
$10,000
$2,500
$220,000
$18,333
$4,583
$130,000
$10,833
$2,708
$230,000
$19,167
$4,791
$140,000
$11,667
$2,917
$240,000
$20,000
$5,000
starting point for how much home you can afford.
M E T H O D 1: T H E P R I C E O F YO U R H O M E S H O U L D B E A FAC TO R O F YO U R A N N UA L S A L A RY Annual Salary
Max Mortgage
Annual Salary
Max Mortgage
$30,000
$75,000
$130,000
$575,000
$40,000
$125,000
$140,000
$625,000
$50,000
$175,000
$150,000
$675,000
$60,000
$225,000
$160,000
$725,000
$70,000
$275,000
$170,000
$775,000
$80,000
$325,000
$180,000
$825,000
$90,000
$375,000
$190,000
$875,000
$100,000
$425,000
$200,000
$925,000
$110,000
$475,000
$210,000
$975,000
$120,000
$525,000
$220,000
$1,025,000
These charts are estimates only and do not accurately reflect the financial situation of each individual. Please consult a lender for accurate payment amounts and approval limits.
These charts are estimates only and do not accurately reflect the financial situation of each individual. Please consult a lender for accurate payment amounts and approval limits.
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PRELIMINARY FINANCING CONCERNS
ST E P 2: TA K E A C LOS E LO O K AT YO U R C R E D I T R E P O RT
Y O U R C R E D I T H I S T O R Y I S O N E O F T H E P R I N C I PA L M E A S U R E S U S E D B Y A L E N D E R T O D E T E R M I N E Y O U R I N T E R E S T R AT E The better your credit, the better lending terms your bank or lending institution will be able to offer you. A higher interest rate translates into a higher monthly mortgage payment, and so your credit score will directly affect how much money you can borrow and which homes you should be considering.
Remember that there are several factors that affect your credit report, including your payment history, your current ratio of debt to income, and signs of responsibility and stability. And since not all creditors report to all three agencies, it’s best to order a report from all three institutions.
You should be aware of what information is on your credit report by obtaining and receiving copies of your credit report from the three main credit report agencies.
Your goal in ordering all three credit reports is to make sure that all of the information stated on each report is accurate and correct. If there are any discrepancies on your credit report, it’s important that you
E Q U I FA X
TRANSUNION
EXPERIAN
equifax.com
transunion.com
experian.com
1.888.548.7878
1.833.395.6938
1.888.397.3742
contact the rating agencies and have those records corrected. Taking the time to verify
H OW D O E S YO U R S C O R E R AT E ? Exceptional
Above 780
Great
740–780
Good
690–740
Fair
620–690
Low
Below 620
and correct your credit report before you speak to a lender will help eliminate hassle later on.
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MAKING THE OFFER
WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN TODAY’S MARKE T!
You’ve found a home you want to make an offer on. What do you do next? Tell us!
O F F E R T E R M S 101:
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OFFER AMOUNT (E.G. $ 3 50,0 0 0)
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I N S PECT I O N E A R N EST M O N E Y
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C LOS I N G DAT E
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D OW N PAY M E N T
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C LOS I N G C OSTS PA I D BY S E L L E R
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OFFER AMOUNT
MAKING THE OFFER
OFFER TERMS BROKEN DOWN
1. If home has been on the market for 3+ weeks then we can (and should) offer below list price. 2. If home has been on the market 10-20 days, we can offer full price but ask for closing costs. 3. If home has been on the market for
4. If the home is hot and has multiple offers on it, we can make a full-price offer with escalations. This means your offer comes in at list price but will “jump” in $5,000 increments up to a maximum amount. (I.e. You would make a $250k base offer with 5k increments up to $275k. If other highest bidder comes in at $255k, then you jump to $260k and win. If other highest bidder comes in at $268k, then
less than a week, we should offer
you jump to $273k and win. If other offer
full price.
goes to $280k, then you would lose).
INSPECTION 1. If there are no other offers and the home
2. If the home is hot with multiple offers,
If the offer is accepted, the home goes
has been on market for 1+ weeks, we
we would recommend a pre-inspection.
“pending” immediately, skipping the
would suggest a 3- or 5-day inspection
This is a full inspection with a complete
inspection contingency. This makes your
period. You, the buyer, would order and
report, but the difference is you will make
offer much more attractive against other
pay for the inspection (roughly $450), and
an offer on the property as-is, based on
offers that have inspection contingencies
tell us when to be there. On homes older
your knowledge from this report. 99% of
which can tie up the property and possibly
than 50 years, a sewer scope inspection
the time, there are no repairs or requests
fall out of contract and waste a lot of the
is also recommended ($200 or so).
from you as the buyer to the seller when
seller’s time and money.
making an offer with a pre-inspection. There are rare instances when we can ask for certain items from the pre-inspection report to be repaired/addressed, but as a general rule, you make an offer on the home as-is.
Again, the seller wants certainty their home will close and for top dollar, so an inspection contingency is one of the biggest risks when a seller has multiple offers to choose from.
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MAKING THE OFFER C L O S I N G D AT E 30 days is standard from the date you make offer. Competitive situations require an edge here as well, so we may shorten it to as little as 2 weeks if lender can make it happen. 3 weeks is the norm right now for mortgage brokers.
D O W N PAY M E N T How much should you put down? You should discuss this with your lender. 0%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 20% or more are all possible.
C L O S I N G C O S T S PA I D BY SELLER EARNEST MONEY This is your “good faith� money saying you are a serious buyer. We typically calculate it as 2% of purchase price, but in competitive situations, more is better (3-5%). If the offer gets accepted, you as the buyer have 2 days to deposit your earnest money into an escrow account via check or wire from your bank. This money goes toward your closing costs or down payment when the deal closes. If the deal falls out of contract because of inspection, financing, or appraisal issues, then you get
If a home has been on market for 2+ weeks, then we should ask the seller to pay for your closing costs. Closing costs are in addition to your down payment which you would otherwise be responsible for. Typically, closing costs are between 2-3% of your purchase price but your lender can give you a more accurate number for us to ask for. It is interesting to note that local mortgage brokers have relatively low closing costs while big banks and national mortgage companies charge huge amounts in their closing costs.
this earnest money back in full from escrow.
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MAKING THE OFFER
MULTIPLE OFFERS
H OW D O YO U W I N?
E S C A L AT I O N HIGH EARNEST MONEY Non-refundable earnest money C L O S I N G D AT E Quicker the better PR E- I N S PECT E D & I N S PECT I O N WA I V E D WA I V E FI N A N C I N G C O N T I N G E N CY WA I V E A PPR A I S A L C O N T I N G E N CY O FFE R M O N E Y TOWA R D S A LOW APPRAISAL LETTER OR VIDEO FROM THE B U Y E R T O S E L L I N G PA R T Y
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10. Lender orders appraisal (you pay for this,
OFFER PROCESS
FROM SUBMISSION TO CLOSING
typically $700-800).
at escrow office or via a mobile notary at business or coffee shop. (Expect to pay
11. Appraisal comes back, assuming it’s at or above value of purchase price, deal moves forward. If not, we negotiate
$150 for mobile notary.) 16. Lender wires funds to escrow. 17. You sign all documents.
with sellers on price.
18. Escrow sends record of sale to
12. Final underwriting and loan approval
county office.
by lender.
19. County office records sale of property
13. Lender sends you closing disclosures showing all cost breakdowns. You sign it. 14. Lender sends all docs to escrow office.
and deal is officially closed. 20. You meet me at the house and get the keys.
15. Escrow office schedules signing appointment with you. Can be either
Life quickly goes back to normal once you 1. You will sign various disclosure: law of real estate agency, inspector
will sign it and return to us via the
recommendations, wire fraud alert,
listing agent.
and lead based paint. 2. You’ll sign your offer. 3. We will submit offer to listing agent and discuss with them your qualifications as we work to “sell” them your offer. 4. We’ll wait for decision from seller. The offer can be accepted, countered or even ignored by sellers. 36
5. 5. If seller accepts your offer, they
move into your new home!
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THE DOS AND DON’TS OF HOMEBU Y ING
D OS: O N E—
T WO—
Make sure your employment, asset and
Be prepared to account for non-payroll
personal information is correct on your
deposits made into each account you
loan application.
plan to use toward your transaction.
T H R E E—
F O U R—
Don’t raise red flags to the underwriters
Continue to make all of your payments
by co-signing on another person’s loan.
on time.
D O N ’ TS: O N E—
T WO—
Don’t apply for any new credit or financing
Don’t have any inquiries made
of any kind. Don’t co-sign on a loan, either.
on your credit report.
T H R E E—
F O U R—
Don’t raise red flags to the underwriters,
Don’t make changes to your name,
such as co-signing on another
address, job or income.
person’s loan.
F I V E— Don’t spend your closing costs.
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3 LE VELS OF APPROVAL GOOD When you are prequalified, that means you are able to make a decision to move forward with your home loan application. You and your lender will talk about your finances to help identify loan options and estimate your down payment and monthly payments.
BETTER When you are preapproved, actual documentation is sent to processing, which allows your lender to provide you with a max loan amount. With this, you can confidently start shopping for your home!
BEST When the documentation that you sent for your preapproval is validated and sent to underwriting, then you are on track to receive credit approval. With this approval, you’re able to get started on a contract for your new home! Your lender will take it from there.
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ACCEPTABLE SOURCES OF FUNDS TO CLOSE
F U N D T Y PES EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller showing the buyer’s good faith in a transaction. With earnest money, we need a copy of the check and proof that it cleared your account. Earnest money must be taken from an account that we have verified via bank statements.
C H E C K I N G /S AV I N G S / M O N E Y M A R K E T/ I N V E S T M E N T A C C O U N T S We’ll ask you for a bank statement with all pages covering a 30–60-day time period. If there’s a joint person on the account, we’ll need a letter that our borrower has access to all of the money in the account. If there are deposits on the statement that are anything but payroll deposits, we may need to “source” those deposits, which means we’ll need to know where the money came from. We’ll likely need copies of any nonpayroll check(s).
CO-MINGLING OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTS Please talk to us about this. If you know you need money from a business account, transfer it before you write an offer and let it sit in your personal account for at least 60 days. This “seasons” the money, making it your own. 42
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A C C E P TA B L E S O U R C E S OF FUNDS TO CLOSE
U N A C C E P TA B L E SOURCES OF FUNDS TO CLOSE
Cash on hand Cash proceeds from an unsecured loan Non-vested stock options Stock liquidation Custodial funds 401(k) loans Funds from down payment
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Proceeds from a secured line of credit
assistance programs
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate
Trade equity funds
Gift from close relatives
Loans from family members
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HOUSING HUNTING LIST PROPERT Y Location:
Sq. Footage:
# of Bedrooms:
# of Bathrooms:
# of Floors:
Listing Price:
AMENITIES A N D F E AT U R E S Home Location Floor Plan Room Sizes Living Area Dining Area Office Shed/Workshop Pool/Hot Tub Fireplaces MAJOR HOME SYSTEMS Plumbing/Water Electrical/Gas A/C/Heating Security
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INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Flooring and Stairs
Foundation
Walls and Ceiling
Garage
Bathrooms
Driveway
Closets
Walkways
Ceiling Fans
Windows
Attic/Basement
Doors
Rooms
Siding
Doors
Roof
Kitchen
Chimney
Appliances
Gutters
Cabinets
Yard Size
L O C AT I O N F E AT U R E S Work (mileage)
Privacy CURB APPEAL
School (mileage)
Front/Back Lawn
Shopping (mileage)
Landscaping
School System Rating
Fence
HOA
Sprinklers
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TIPS FOR A SMOOTH HOME CLOSING
Buying a home can be stressful and there is nothing worse than unexpected surprises. We want to eliminate any potential missteps and make your path to homeownership as easy as possible. During this time, it is critical that you stay preapproved and keep your financing secure.
BELOW ARE A FEW POINTERS T H AT, W H E N F O L L O W E D , WILL ALLOW FOR A SMOOTH LOAN CLOSING .
Do not make any deposits to your bank account other than your paycheck. Do not pay for a down payment with cash. Instead, withdraw funds to purchase a cashier’s check or money order for any earnest money deposit. If using a gift for your deposit, we may need a statement from the person giving the gift as well as copies of the actual check and deposit slip to your account.
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MOVING LIST
3 - 5 W E E K S B E F O R E M O V I N G D AY
Measure the rooms of your new home to
Change your address with the U.S. Postal
decide your furniture layout
Service (moversguide.usps.com)
Hold a garage sale and donate what you
Register for new schools and/or day care
don’t sell (get receipts for tax deductions)
Find out if your moving expenses are tax
Get estimates from moving companies
deductible (check with your
Begin to use up all of your frozen and
tax professional)
canned food so you have less to move
Contact your insurance agent to make
Make a list of contacts who need your
sure everything is covered during
new address
the move
1 - 2 W E E K S B E F O R E M O V I N G D AY
Collect boxes and packing materials
Schedule your telephone, utility, and
Start packing things you won’t need for
appliace installations in your new home
the next month
Pack everything that will not be packed
Confirm date and time with movers
by a mover
Create a floor plan for the movers to
Discontinue newspaper service
show where things should go
Contact your insurance agent to make
Transfer your bills, bank statements,
sure everything is covered during
subscriptions, etc. to your new address
the move
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Pack up essentials needed for moving
Leave keys, garage door openers,
day (scissors, garbage bags, soap,
appliance manuals, etc. at old home
toiletries, basic tools, snacks)
Set up bedding first, so when you’re tired
Pack valuables like jewelry and
your bed is ready for you
electronics in your car
Make multiple keys of your new home
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D O N ’ T F O R G E T TO T U R N O N YO U R U T I L I T I ES. Otherwise, that first night will be really dark, and that first shower will be really cold!
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OUR CLIENTS REFER US OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
W H AT O U R C L I E N TS T H I N K
AT E VERY DOOR RE AL ESTATE, WE SELL HOMES BASED ON OUR REPUTATION, OUR E X PERIENCE, AND THE IMPORTANCE WE PL ACE ON CLIENT SATISFACTION.
Every Door is absolutely awesome!! They really went out of their way to understand our wants and needs!! Really great at explaining everything!! We couldn’t have asked for a better Realtors! BOUGHT A HOME 2 019 – KO DA K , A K
Every Door was superb, awesome, great and very knowledgeable and helpful of what we need ed to know about the property. They are also proactive outside the box. I will recommend them for friends and family. SOLD A HOME 2 0 1 9 – K E N T, W A
Every Door was fantastic. They got us from just thinking about purchasing to becoming homeowners in a little over a month! They are always on our side and got us our dream house.
Nearly 90% of our clients refer us to a friend or family member after working with an Every Door broker. Our commitment to personal service, technology, problem-solving, and keeping our clients informed has earned us recognition as one of the highest reviewed real estate companies in the country.
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It was fast, easy, and fun! We had a great experience and will definitely use them again. BOUGHT A CONDO 2 019 – BE LLE V UE , WA
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