FINDING YOUR

NEW HOME

JANE SMITH

Realtor | Alpharetta, GA

303.123.4567

Maximum One Executives

6120 Windward Pkwy.�Suite 160

Alpharetta, GA 30005

jane@MaxOneExecutives.com

janesmith.com

ABOUT ME

• These are just guidelines, so make sure to change them to reflect your own background and interests.
• Based in Denver, Colo.
• Married to [partner] since [date]
• Three children
• Enjoy the outdoors, running, and cooking

Realtor | Alpharetta, GA

JANE SMITH

ABOUT MY CAREER

Graduated from Colorado State University

1997

1999

2005

2015

Received real estate license

Broker Associate at ABC Realty

Started own business:� XZY Real Estate

ABOUT MAXIMUM ONE EXECUTIVES

We service [city/neighborhood]

We were established in [date]

We are [locally owned, philanthropic, etc.]

THE BUYER’S ROAD MAP

Meet With A Real Estate Professional

1

Search For Homes

3

Negotiation And Contract

5

Final

Details

7

2

Get Pre-Approved

Make An Offer

4

6

8

Under Contract/In Escrow

Closing

Day

ARE YOU READY TO BUY?

• Steady income
• Low to medium debt
• Cash for down payment/closing
• Two months of pay stubs and bank statements
• Two years with same company or in same industry

GETTING PRE-APPROVED

• Choosing a lender
• Filling out loan application
• Approval document
• Paystubs, bank statements, tax returns, proof of employment, 580+ credit score

YOUR HOME SEARCH

Understanding what you’re looking for is a top priority. Let’s talk about the features of your future home.

• Location
• Price
• Square footage
• Bedrooms
• Baths
• Style
• Features
• Schools

SEARCH TOOLS

AGENT

SEARCH

• MLS
• Agent network
• My website

CUSTOMER

SEARCH

• Website
• Yard signs, open houses, model homes, friends, FSBO

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HIGH-TECH

TOOLS

• Automated home search system

MAKING AN OFFER

• Falling in love with a home
• Seller wants
• Earnest money
• Down payment/financed amount
• Important dates
• Inclusions in home
• Offer will be accepted, counter-offered, or declined

WHEN YOUR OFFER IS ACCEPTED

• Give earnest money to title company
• Inspection and repairs
• Appraisal
• Home insurance
• Finalize mortgage details
• Final walkthrough

CLOSING COST BREAKDOWN

• Property appraisal and Home inspection (pre-paid)
• Processing, Underwriting and Lender fee
• Loan discount fee
• Recording fee
• Title insurance
• Document preparation fees
• Escrow taxes and insurance
• Prepaid interest
• Credit report
• Transfer taxes
• Attorney/notary fee

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These are the items that will be included in your closing cost:

$

CLOSING DAY

This is the big day! I’ll accompany you to closing, answer any questions, and verify the closing paperwork matches our purchase contract.

• Bring your identification
• Everyone who is purchasing the property must be present. If this is not possible, let me know in advance.
• You will need to bring a certified check or wire your down payment/closing costs.

Realtor | Alpharetta, GA

JANE SMITH

CONTACT INFORMATION