Buying Process

Why Work With A Buyer's Agent

Agents who are Realtors® are worth every penny of their compensation.
Here’s a look at all the things – big and small – that a Realtor® may do
to help clients when buying a home...

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Why Work With Candice Rich Luxury Homes

Candice consistently delivers an unparalleled luxury experience, with a high-level of integrity that all clients should expect and deserve.

She's a certified and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) through the National Association of Realtors, a certified Christie's International Luxury Specialist, and a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®) through the Real Estate Institute, which puts her in the top 5% nationally for negotiation skills. Her dedication to helping her clients achieve all their real estate needs is proven in her results.

GET PRE-APPROVED

If you are not Paying Cash, getting Pre-approved from a Lender prior to beginning your home search, will allow you to determine your budget and will also allow us to over quickly on submitting an offer once we find the right home.

SELECT & TOUR PROPERTIES

Communication is key to finding the right home; we as Brokers have access to what is factual & updated inventory
Once your criteria are determined, I will set up a Custom MLS Portal for you to begin searching for homes on the market
If you see a home on another website, at an open house or just driving. thru a neighborhood contact me and I will research and set up a showing to tour the property!

WRITING AN OFFER

Be prepared to move quickly once we have found the right home
Submit Pre-Approval Letter from Lender
Securing your Earnest Money Deposit
Submitting Proof of funds for your down payment/closing costs

NEGOTIATE

After we present your offer to the Listing Agent, it will either be accepted, rejected or the Seller will make a counteroffer. After consulting with you I will use my knowledge of the market and negotiating skills to negotiate on your behalf.

CONDUCT DUE DILIGENCE & INSPECTIONS

Bring in a professional home inspector to ensure the condition does not have serious or hazardous issues
Understand any be future maintenance that will needed
We will negotiate any serious issues and bring to Sellers's attention

MORTGAGE LENDER REQUIREMENT

Credit Check
Employment/Income verification
Submit to Underwriting
Land Survey
Lender Market Value Appraisal
Homeowner's Insurance Policy

CONDUCT TITLE SEARCH

Title Company to remove any encumbrances
Obtain Title Insurance

GET A CLEAR TO CLOSE

Obtain Funds for Closing
Get Wiring Instructions from your bank
To fund the loan and purchase property
Schedule the Closing Day, Time and Location

FINAL WALK THROUGH

One last look at property to ensure condition is same as contracted
Transfer Utilities in your name
Schedule Movers

CLOSE ON YOUR PROPERTY!

Work with Candice

EXPERIENCE LUXURY WITHOUT COMPROMISE Candice is a Top Producing Realtor, a skilled negotiator, and a former private practice Accountant. Her dedication to helping her clients achieve all their real estate needs is proven in her results.

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