Are you ready to buy a home or invest in a R.E. Property ?
Before you set out ...
A real estate purchase is a major commitment. Before you begin shopping for properties, let's do some homework and planning:
- Count your bank resources toward the down payment;
- Gather your income documents ( 2-3 years tax / W2, etc.)
- Get lender's pre-approval and know what you can afford
- Set a budget, so you don't get carried away
- Decide on a desirable neighborhood that fits your budget
Working with an agent ...
When you are ready to buy a home, we can help you to connect with a real estate professional in your desired area. Please let us know if you are buying an owner occupied home or a real estate investment. Additional details will be helpful.
Channel Investment Group / Channel Realty has expertise with both residential and commercial real estate investments. We'll be pleased to help you with your real estate investment needs.
Buying Your Dream Home
- What matter the most ? neighborhood, school or comfort
- Other factors: building size, year built, distance to work...
- Deciding your budget and price range
- Check out the properties available in the market;
- Filter through the location, neighborhood and properties
- Drive by or make an appointment to tour selected properties
- Follow all safety measures at time of touring
Finding the right R.E. Investment
The best way to go about real estate investment is to stay with what you know, or what you need. If you own a business and need an office or warehouse, that will be a good investment to start with. Or if you have extra funds and would like to invest in real estate, you may try investing in something you are familiar with, such as rental home/ apartment or retail plaza. Set your goal, we'll be ready to help.
Closing the Real Estate Transaction
Upon finding your desired property, your agent should work with you to :
- Make an offer on the property
- Negotiate to get the offer accepted
- Open escrow. Send in the earnest deposit.
- Due diligence - Investigate all aspects of the property.
- Get a property inspection and appraisal
- Lender works on getting loan approval
- Sign all documents; Do a final walk-through.
- Lender funding / buyer wire in the remaining deposit
- Recording / transaction close - ownership transfer