Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do we start the Purchasing Process?
A: Contact a mortgage lender and get preapproved so that we can submit a      letter with our offer.

Q: How do I know what to offer?
A: Prepare a Market Analysis of the subject property, along with any history (past      listings, sales prices, tax information).

Q: How do we make an offer?
A: Submit an offer in writing to the listing agent and begin the negotiating      process, to finally arrive at a sales prices agreeable to both parties (buyer and      seller).

Q: How long will it take to complete the process?
A: Time depends on a number of things including the following:

• Buyer has all documents ready for the loan officer
• A timely appraisal and survey
• Type of Loan: conventional, FHA or VA
• A timely Home Inspection and submission of repair requests and repairs
  accomplished
• A closing can take as short as one week or as long as a month under
  normal circumstances