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The latest from The 680 Blog 5 Strategies that will Make You a Better Buyer! Now that the great real estate recovery seems to be in full force, barring some unforeseen economic setback, buyers are discovering that the market is active, or hot, or downright ridiculous depending on the price range. It seems that there are multiple offers on everything. And the frustration level of the buyers is rising faster than the national debt. If you have been in the market, or are contemplating buying a house in the next few months, you need to adjust your strategy if you want to be successful in winning the auction... er, getting your offer accepted. So, with this in mind, here are 5 strategies that will make you a better buyer, and increase the odds of getting your offer accepted. 1. Strong pre-approval letter. Before you even start looking at property, you should get fully pre-approved with a local, reputable lender. Get the lender all documentation they need up front, and get credit approved so that all the lender needs is the appraisal, the contract, and the preliminary title report. And have the lender draft a iron-clad, bullet proof pre-approval letter that states you have excel-
lent credit (hopefully), stable employment, excellent income, and the funds to close escrow. In fact, if you qualify for more than the asking price of the property, go ahead and put the maximum amount you qualify for in the letter. It does not hurt you if you are over-qualified to buy a given property. 2. Meet the sellers. If possible, try to arrange to see the house when the seller is home, especially if there are going to be multiple offers. A nice, friendly visit to the property giving you a chance to bond with the sellers >> Go to www.680homes.com to read the rest of this article.
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The Market Is Hot! If your plans include buying or selling a home, give me a call today. I have the expertise and experience you need to navigate our turbulent local real estate market! apr.com | PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 25, 2013ÊU Page 19