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Financing Your New Home

When searching for your new home, it's important to know how much you have available to invest in your purchase. Just as you wouldn't go shopping at the mall without money, it stands to reason you wouldn't go shopping for a house without a way to fund the purchase of the home you want. You have a key negotiating advantage when you can present a contract offer backed by a loan approval from a reputable and well known lender.

I can provide you with contacts of companies we deal with regularly for comparison. I will work as a team with your lender to insure a seamless flow of information from the loan application to the settlement table.
 

If you don't currently have a mortgage pre-approval, I encourage you to obtain one before starting your home search.  To get a free competitive quote please call or email me for assistance.

These are just some of the services I provide to my buyer clients....

  • First...I will do a very thorough analysis of what you are looking for in a home in order to minimize the amount of time we spend looking at properties that are not what you want.
  • I will enroll you in a search feature from MRIS that will allow you to set your search criteria up and receive instant messages alerting you to new properties on the market.
  • My knowledge of available properties extends beyond what is listed in the MRIS system and I can alert you immediately when a new home comes on the market that meets your criteria.
  • I will preview the homes that most closely match your needs and only show you those properties that are truly what you want.
  • When a property is chosen, together we will prepare a contract offer for a home you wish to purchase, we will craft a very strong offer that will have the best chance of being accepted by the seller.
  • I will assist you in securing a mortgage.
  • Upon acceptance of your offer I will help you in obtaining all of the needed professional services;
    • Home Inspection
    • Home Warranty
    • Termite Inspection
    • Radon Test
    • Lead Paint Test
    • Home Warranty
  • You can connect utilities in your new home through our free online service 24/7
  • I can assist you in obtaining quotes on Homeowners Insurance.
  • I will work with one of our qualified Settlement Partners to arrange the closing at the time and location that works best for your schedule.
  • My assistance extends beyond the closing table to helping you find real estate goods and services providers for your new home through our Home Service Connections program: window treatments, painters, flooring/carpeting, interior decorators, handyman services, renovators, and more...anything and everything for your new home!

 


 
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Karen Close | Long & Foster Realtors®
Direct: 703-517-9477 Office: 703-903-8656
E-mail: karen.close@longandfoster.com
1311 Dolley Madison Blvd. A • McLean, VA 22101