Tools For Buyers
Get Ready...Get Set...Find Your Dream Home!
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing an experienced REALTOR® like myself is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from providing you with referrals to Professional Mortgage Brokers to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family's needs.
Pre-Foreclosures (Short Sales) and Bank Owned Foreclosures!It is a great time to buy! There is a large number of homes available on the market such as Short Sale Properties, sold below loan value which are considered "Pre-Foreclosure Properties", and REO Properties (Real Estate Owned), which are "Bank Owned Properties" obtained through Foreclosure.
With interest rates still at a record low, it is a wonderful time to break into the market and take advantage of the low prices.
For a Current List of Foreclosure Properties in a city of your choice, please contact me and I am happy to provide it for you and help you find the perfect home! Please include the zip codes or locations you would like me to gather properties to view.
Feel free to email me, Robin@RobinBezanson.com or call 408-892-5763. Or fill out the Buyer Form below.
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Get All the Newest Home Listings By Email
I am proud to provide my clients with an exclusive Listing Alert Email Notification System. This system will regularly email the newest listings that match their criteria including any available pictures, virtual tours, maps and other helpful information about the property.
This cutting edge tool provides my clients with a big advantage over other potential buyers by providing the vital property information immediately when it is listed to the Multiple Listing Service.
How to sign up:
1) Tell me what type of property you are looking for, the areas, and any specific information and I will set it up for you. Click here to: Contact Me. Please be sure to provide me with a valid email address to where you would like the property listings to be sent.
2) Or you may set up a search yourself! Click here: Set Up Your Search.
To view your search, make any changes, or add a search, click the "Client Login" tab on my website.
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Before You Look For Your New Home
- Credit Check - Check your credit rating by visiting one of the three major credit reporting agencies, for example click here: Experian Credit Reporting. You are entitled to one free credit report per year as stated by California law as of 2004. Identify and straighten out any errors on your report before its too late.
- Mortgage Amount - Determine a comfortable monthly budget for the amount you are able and willing to pay on a mortgage for your new purchase, don't forget to include insurance and taxes. Visit my MORTGAGE CENTER to use the Mortgage Calculator to get an estimate of what your monthly mortgage payment may be.
- Get Your Pre-Approved Loan - Find a loan to fit your financial needs. Visit the MORTGAGE CENTER. I provide a free service to connect you with a leading local mortgage professional. This mortgage professional will walk you through the steps and in no time they will provide you with the essential Pre-Approval Letter that will accompany any offer we make on a property.
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Closing Costs: What to Expect
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account. Be sure you receive a "Good Faith Estimate" from your lender so you are aware of their fees.
- Third-party fees include homeowner's insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termite, property, roof etc.
- Other Fees include deed recording, state & local mortgage taxes, title fee, escrow fee, title insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
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Buyer Information Request
It can be overwhelming, but with my assistance, your home search will be focused and fun!! If you would like more information on the key points to consider when you start your home search, the next step you take after you find the home you want to make an offer on, or what to expect now that you have entered into contract to purchase your new home, feel free to fill out the Inquiry form below.
To help me provide you with better assistance, please give as much detailed information as you can about the type of property, locations and other important criteria in your search.
