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Buying
South Florida Home Group is a family-owned business, with over 20 years of experience serving the real estate needs of the South Florida Community. While working with community Homeowner Associations, we are experts in navigating the application process & requirements. This is an integral part of ensuring your next move or purchase is easy & enjoyable. We pride ourselves on our hands on approach, providing extra value & superior service to both our buyers & sellers.
Buyer Representation Benefits
1. Market Expertise
We’re on the pulse of local market dynamics, from pricing trends to desirable neighborhoods, to help you find your perfect home.
2. Personalized Strategy
We dive deep to truly understand your real estate goals and craft a specialized approach to meet your perfect home.
3. Property Exclusives
Our experience network of professionals and off market listings open doors to unique opportunities that go beyond what you’ll find online.
4. Negotiation Skills
We prepare and present competitive offers using advanced negotiation strategies that secure the best terms and sales price for you.
5. Risk Reduction
We help you avoid costly mistakes by navigating the maze of complicated contracts, disclosures, reports and contingencies.
6. Streamlined Experience
Behind the scenes, we are a whirlwind of activity, handling all extensive research, coordination and paperwork
7. Industry Connections
Our network of professionals from mortgage brokers to inspectors, works a s a team to optimize every step of your home buying journey.
8. Emotional Support
We keep your decisions clear headed and your outlook positive during the rollercoaster of emotions that is buying a home.
9. Dedicated Advocacy
We are committed to protecting your interests and prioritizing your success throughout your entire buying experience.
10. After-Sale Advice
We’ll stay your resource for updates on market trends, tips for home improvements and more advice to maximize your investment.
GETTING PRE-APPROVED
In the last year, 87% of buyers financed their home purchase. First-time buyers who financed their home typically financed 93% of their home and repeat buyers financed 83%. If you will need a loan to purchase your next property, the most important step you can take is to get preapproved.Getting preapproved gives you clarity on how much you can afford which makes it crucial to do before you start your home search. You’ve estimated your buying power already in this guide; a preapproval is concrete proof of that number. Knowing it will ensure that you don’t accidentally fall in love with a home outside your budget.In addition, having a preapproval letter proves to sellers that you are serious about buying and that you will be able to make good on your offer. This is an important competitive advantage in tight markets like ours. You don’t want to lose out on the home of your dreams just because someone else had in a row and you didn’t.
PREAPPROVAL VS PREQUALIFICATION
The two terms are often confused because they are so similar. But in reality, they are very different and it’s important that you understand the distinction.
PREAPPROVAL
Proof of your buying power. It requires a full loan application, a credit check and documentation regarding your income and assets.
PREQUALIFICATION
An estimate of how much you could qualify to borrow. It doesn’t entail a credit check or official documentation.
MAKING AN OFFER
Once you find a home that fits your WHY, WHERE and WHAT, it’s time to make an offer. And yes, a high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are three other tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.
PUT DOWN A SIZABLE DEPOSIT
Buyer can show sellers that they are serious about their offer and have “skin in the game” by putting down a large earnest money deposit. We can help you determine an appropriate deposit to offer based on your specific circumstances.
ASK FOR FEW (OR NO) CONTINGENCIES
Buyers in a competitive market often volunteer to waive certain contingencies, which are clauses that allow one or both parties to back out of the agreement if certain conditions are not met. We can help you assess the risks and benefits involved in this offer strategy.
OFFER A FLEXIBLE CLOSING DATE/OR LEASEBACK OPTION
People sell their homes for a wide variety of reasons and flexible terms that work with their personal situations can sometimes make all the difference. We can reach out to the listing agent to find out the seller’s preferred terms and collaborate with you to write a compelling offer that works for both parties.
NEXT STEPS
In this ultra-competitive real estate market, one of the greatest advantages you can give yourself is to work with a skilled and trustworthy real estate professional who is watching out for your best interests every step of the way.
We are home sales experts in our market area, and we are confident in our ability to handle your transaction and any surprises that may pop up along the way of the closing table.
So, if you are considering buying a home in today’s market, we invite you to reach out to us at the information below. We would love the opportunity to learn more about your specific situation and explain to you in more details what we do differently to win our clients the home of their dreams.
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