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San Jose Real Estate Agent - Buying Tips

• Get pre-approved.Get a letter that says you have already gone through the loan process and are ready to buy any home
  up to the stated amount on the pre-approval letter.
• Ask your real estate agent to pull up all properties within your range. Say you are pre-approved for up to $750,000.Ask to see properties up to $800K.This way you will be ready to move fast in the chance that a property drops in price from $800K price range.
• Go on a tour with your real estate agent. Most agents will take a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to walk through open houses and other available properties with you. It is important to go together in order to evaluate the agents attentiveness to your needs and wants. If you tour houses with a small yard and you continually tell your agent that you need more yard space. If he continues to ignore your demands, move on to someone else.
• What is the condition of the home, and age you are looking for? Do you want a home at a lower market price and invest the money into renovations? Would you prefer a well kept home in "move in condition" at current market value?
• Be clear about your window of opportunity. If you are moving because of schools, make sure that you let your realtor know the urgency.

  Important Points To Remember:

• Good buys are made on homes that require some cosmetic work (paint and carpet). Two similar homes can be priced very differently and all it takes is a little elbow grease.
• If you are serious about buying a particular home it is important to price your offer correctly. You don't want to lose the home to a better offer. In a multiple offer situation you should understand that the home may sell far above the asking price. Are you willing to compete? If not move on.
• The seller is not obligated to take your full price offer, even if you are the only potential buyer. The seller can wait, stall, or solicit more offers. Although this doesn't seem fair, that's the way it works.
• To receive excellent help in finding a home call Realtor Daniel Pizano at (408) 460-8401.

  Please Take The Time To View These Special Videos (must have flash):

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View Buyer's Home Inspection Presentation

View Buyer's Home Warranty Presentation

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