Coldwell Banker® Homebuyer GuideTRADITIONS

Buying Your New Home

When using a Coldwell Banker® Sales Associate, you can be confident your search for a new home will be successful.

Finding and Financing A Home Made Simple

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Determine your budget and how much you can afford.

Get pre-approved for a mortgage.

Gather the documents you’ll most likely need.

Two most recent pay stubs.

W-2 forms for the past two years.

Federal tax returns for the past two years.

Last two months bank statements.

Long-term debt information such as credit cards, auto loans etc.

The Financing Process

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A lender will check your credit to see if you’re a good candidate for a loan.

If your credit rating is poor, there are things you can do to improve it.

Make sure the report is correct. If not, call to fix it.

Begin to pay your bills on time. Use two to four credit cards so you

can keep track of them. Keep a separate checking and

savings account. Keep the same job for a few years

Getting Approved

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Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified Pre-Approved: confirmation

the lender will give you a commitment to support your purchase.

Pre-Qualified: an estimate of what you can afford.

Being pre-approved makes you a more attractive candidate to the seller when making an offer.

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Fixed Rate Mortgage: The interest rate stays the same for the entire term of the loan.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage: The interest rate is linked to a financial index and may fluctuate with market conditions. As such, payments may vary over the life of the loan.

Deciding On A Mortgage

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Calculating Your Budget

To estimate your budget, add up your total financial worth and then subtract all the cost in the purchase.

Some expenses you may carry: Down payment Mortgage Insurance Taxes Points Attorney’s fees

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The Fun Begins

Things to consider: Size of property Type of neighborhood you

desire Quality of school system Nearby public transportation Urban or suburban

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Multiple Listings, Open Houses & Special Features

As your Coldwell Banker® Sales Associate, I can show you every home available on the market that meets your specific needs.

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Online Access

coldwellbanker.com provides access to over 2 million properties.

You can also find properties on your smart phone or iPad via our mobile site or apps

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Online Resources – coldwellbanker.com

Home File: Quickly and easily save listings, get email alerts, run automated searches, and more.

The Learn Section: Helpful articles, tips and tools for buyers such as guidelines for inspections and home maintenance costs.

Neighborhood Information: Learn the details of any neighborhood that interests you

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Writing the Offer

Once you’ve found the perfect home, I will write up the offer and ensure all paperwork and activities are completed so you can close on your property.

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The Closing

This is the meeting where the transaction is finalized. I will guide you through all closing procedures to make your home officially yours.

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Enjoy Your New Home

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