The Many Pieces Of The Home Buying Process

Realtor Louise Suchanek Many potential homeowners focus on finding the right house and getting the loan. But the truth of the matter is that the process includes many other important steps. I want to lay out the general steps in buying a home so that you can better understand why it’s important to work with a real estate agent like me, Louise Suchánek. San Gabriel Valley new home buyers can take a lot of the work and pressure off of themselves by using an experienced real estate agent. It really does make a big difference in the final cost of the house and how easy it is to get to the closing of the deal. If you’d like to learn more about why my clients keep working with me for their second or even third homes, then please call me at your convenience at (909) 730-1152. You can also take a look at some of the video interviews my past clients have done to hear what their experience was like working with me.

Steps in Buying a Home

Most potential home buyers start by looking for a home. But there are several critical steps prior to that.

Find a real estate agent – Many new homeowners are surprised to learn that their first step should be to find a good agent like me, Louise Suchánek. San Gabriel Valley home buyers should start there before doing anything else because it makes all of the other steps so much easier.
Your budget – It’s important to determine what level of mortgage your budget and income will allow. There are some terrific online mortgage calculators that will use your income and expenses to determine the total loan amount you can afford.
Pre-approval – Before you go asking a lender for a loan, you can get “pre-approved.” This means that the lender will check your credit, check your tax returns for your income, and then “pre-approve” you for a loan.
Find a home – This is the exciting part where you can start looking at new homes in the area where you want to live. As a licensed real estate agent, Louise Suchánek has access to homes that are for sale but not listed on any websites or even on the MLS.
Offer – After we find a home, we’ll make an offer on it. The seller can accept it, reject it, or make a counter offer. This negotiating process is where homebuyers without an agent often miss out on potential deals.
Inspection – Once the seller has accepted the offer, the next step is to get the house inspected. You never want to close a deal before you have a professional go in and take a look at the house to check for structural issues and other problems.
Close – Finally, it’s time to close the deal and get the keys to your new home.

How to Get Started with Louise Suchánek

San Gabriel Valley clients know that they can always pick up the phone and call me. I work tirelessly for all of my clients. After our initial phone call, we’ll set up a time to meet in person so that I can learn more about your goals for your home. This may include the general neighborhood you want to look in, your budget, the size of house you want, and all of the other important details. From there, if you feel like I’m the right fit for you, we can begin to move forward and actually start looking at homes and taking tours. I can’t wait to hear from you and help you get started on finding your dream home.

Why Work with Louise Suchánek

San Gabriel Valley has been my home for over 50 years. I am very familiar with all of the neighborhoods and have helped many buyers find homes throughout the area. I also have a long list of contacts that my clients need at various points throughout the process of buying, from inspectors to general contractors. On top of that, I’m a licensed real estate agent and also a member of both the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. I take great pride in my fiduciary responsibility to you and adhere to a strict code of ethics. If you’re interested in starting the process of buying a home, I would love to hear from you.

Contact Louise Suchánek today in the San Gabriel Valley area at (909) 730-1152.