Live Beautifully | A Curated Home Buying Experience

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A CURATED BUYING EXPERIENCE

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Hi, I’m Keri and I believe in

living beautifully

Home is more than just a physical space It's where you've created countless memories, shared moments with loved ones, and where you feel most comfortable It’s the backdrop for you big, beautiful life!

When it comes time to buy a new home and begin a new chapter, the process can oftentimes feel overwhelming Buying a home can be an emotional journey, and it's understandable to feel apprehensive.

Rest assured that together, we can help you navigate the process with ease. We'll outline the process and create a plan together, so you don't have to do any of the heavy lifting

From setting a budget, to finding the right neighborhood, negotiating the best terms for you & creating a smooth close, this booklet will be your guide.

Keri Sliger

LIST. SELL. STYLE

ABOUT ME ▫ PAGE 3

MY EXPERIENCE | FIRST AND MAIN

THE TIMELINE ▫ PAGE

THE BUYING TIMELINE

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LENDER | HOME SEARCH | WISHLIST | OFFER

START THE PROCESS ▫ 02

THE CLOSING PROCESS

CLOSING PROCESS WHAT TO EXPECT MY C

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TESTIMONIALS ▫ PAGE

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

NOTES ▫ PAGE 29

CREATING A WISHLIST NOTES

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

@kerisliger livebeautifully

Beautiful homes are sort of my thing I believe that Real Estate has the power to change lives and help individuals to build wealth for generations to come, all while providing a beautiful backdrop for the memories that make up everyday life

This belief is my guiding principle in all I do and what allows me to provide exceptional, luxury representation in the Seattle, Suncadia & Eastside markets

A proud mother of two and deeply involved Woodinville Wine Country resident (the heart of the Eastside), my extensive knowledge of the local markets and lifestyles provide you with all you need to find not only the perfect fit home, but the perfect fit life for the chapter you are in

As a client you’ll benefit from bespoke, personalized care, innovative marketing, thoughtful design expertise, and consistent, collaborative communication - all services with have helped me achieve an impressive collection of top Eastside home sales, earning admiration from clients and peers alike I can’t wait to get started let’s go build your most beautiful life

THE TEAM

When you choose me to help you with your home search, I will always

※ I will always play “devil’s advocate”, committed to helping you ask the hard questions, even about the homes that I am very excited about for you I want to make sure you think through everyday living scenarios and any potential ownership obstacles, as emotion is powerful and can sometimes blur the facts

※ I will always assume that you will be hiring me to sell your home when the time comes. Just what do I mean by this? If I feel the home may be difficult to sell in the future, we’ll talk through the “why” Don’t forget, you’re not just committing to a house when you purchase a home, but also the neighborhood and lifestyle that comes with it.

※ If we are competing against other home buyers’ offers, I will always tell you the best path to a WIN! Then, it’s your choice if you want to take the risks involved. I’m the chef, but you’re the patron, and you ultimately get to decide what is on your plate The offers I present typically are accepted (congratulations!) or come in a close second My commitment to strong broker relationships, consistent communication, trusting clients, and of course strong, organized, perfectly presented offers When my clients do come in second it is typically due to the budget ceiling or their choosing to keep contingencies in place that others may have waived

IMPORTANT: Yes, I may urge you out of your comfort zone, but we will work together prior to the offer being submitted to ensure all due diligence has been done and that you are as protected as possible.

※ I will always advise you to only make offers on houses you truly want and are willing to compete for if necessary If ho-hum in your offer efforts, most likely this isn’t the home for you We say in real estate that time is everything, and it’s true, more houses will always come up for sale, so let’s be sure we wait for the right one! Always remember each home purchase is a steppingstone to the next While your current home purchase may not be the forever DREAM, it is getting you one giant step closer to the dream

※ I will always, ALWAYS have your best interest at heart Through all my advice, “real talk”, and sometimes difficult decision making, the intent is always pure, and my goal is always HAPPY CLIENTS with your dreams/goals/amazing milestones coming true!

My referral-based business is propelled by YOU, by you sharing with all your friends & family how great your experience was. I never forget how important this work is and will always strive to exceed your expectations

Let's go house hunting!

MEET WITH YOUR LENDER

Now that you have a clear idea on what you want and the numbers you’d like to hit, it’s time to talk to a lender Every buyer must have a pre-approval before seeing any homes Depending on your price point (usually luxury listings), Listing Agents will require proof of funds prior to showings This ensures sellers aren’t prepping their home for showings for buyers that aren’t in a position to buy Your preapproval will be submitted with any offer so the sellers know you can secure a loan for their property Once you have your pre-approval, revisit your ‘must have’ list to be sure those items can realistically be secured at your price point

SET UP YOUR HOME SEARCH

A few ground rules to make this process as enjoyable as possible:

Do not walk homes that are not in your budget I can promise you this never ends well and oftentimes makes you disappointed in what you CAN afford

Remember when walking homes, someone else is often living there This means we want to be respectful of their space, especially if little kids are in tow

And finally, there are almost always cameras, so save any talk of pricing for after the showing

CREATING A WISHLIST

Buying a new home is so much fun and this is the part where you day dream about all the possibilities Remove all constraints of budget and location and write down ALL the things you would love to have inside your home After considering the possibilities, start sorting them and ranking them in order of importance, narrowing it down to 3-5 must haves It’s important to do this BEFORE you start looking at houses so you don’t get distracted by something that might seem like what you want, but really isn’t We’ll refer to this list when we ’ re out looking at homes This ends up saving everyone so much time AND ensures you get what you really want

SUBMITTING A STRONG OFFER

Once you identify a home you like, you can put in an offer, which is an agreement to pay a certain price for the home This offer is packaged with a Proof of Funds and Pre- Approval Letter.

Note: if your offer is lower than the list price or with terms not acceptable to the seller, the seller will likely return with a counter-offer price or acceptable terms, which you can accept, reject, or make another counter-offer I will guide you through this process to make it as seamless as possible

COMMON

01Inspection Contingency

Some offers will include 1 to 10-day inspection contingency This is where the buyer is able to do their due-diligence on the property with a professional inspection. I urge sellers to pre-inspect your homes prior to listing, allowing us to present the facts of your home transparently & avoid the need for a buyer inspection period once in contract

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Financing Contingency

Most offers are also contingent on the buyer's financing I NEVER accept an offer without a buyer's pre-approval from an established, reputable lender.

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Appraisal Contingency

Inside the buyer's financing their is often an appraisal contingency This means the buyer's financing is contingent upon the home appraising for their purchase price. If the home appraises for LESS than the offered price, with an appraisal contingency the buyer can ask for a price reduction, walk away from the purchase OR make up the difference in cash

Home Sale Contingency

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Some contracts are also contingent upon the buyer selling and closing on their current home There will be additional paperwork and dates we abide by with this type of contingency.

CONTINGENCIES

Congratualations!

You are under contract.

Now what happens?

Oncewehaveanacceptedcontract,wesenditto theEscrowCompanywhowillfacilitatethe closingdocuments TheEscrowCompanyworks withallpartiesinvolved(buyer,seller,bothagents andlender)tocompileallthedocuments necessarytoclose

CLOSING

01Open Escrow

Once offer is accepted, escrow is officially open and the clock begins on contingencies

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Earnest Money Deposit

Your earnest deposit is typically 2-5% of the purchase price Once all contingencies are met, your earnest money will be non-refundable and will be applied towards your down payment.

Disclosures & Inspections

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Seller delivers disclosures to buyer Buyer performs inspections It is the buyer’s duty to schedule all desired home inspections and determine the overall condition of the property within the agreed timeline and contractual contingencies

Appraisal

04

Once the inspection is complete the next contingency to remove is the appraisal contingency

Most loans require an appraisal prior to funding. he bank then issues loan approval.

Closing

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Once the loan has been approved, you will wire the the closing funds with the homeowner’s insurance in place, and then the loan will be funded with clearance to close

PROCESS

WHAT TO EXPECT

HOME INSPECTION

Typically, the buyer arranges for a home inspection to ensure that there are no major issues with the property. If any issues are identified, the buyer may request repairs or a reduction in the purchase price.

TITLE SEARCH & INSURANCE

A title search will be conducted to ensure that the seller has clear ownership of the property and that there are no liens or other issues with the title The buyer will typically purchase title insurance to protect against any issues that may arise in the future

CLOSING DOCUMENTS

The closing disclosure outlines the final terms and costs associated with the purchase. Both the buyer and seller will need to review and approve this document before moving forward

CLOSING COSTS

The buyer and seller will need to pay closing costs, which can include fees for the title search, title insurance, appraisal, attorney fees, and other expenses.

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

The title company will transfer ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer The seller will need to provide the keys to the property, and the buyer can take possession of the home

my commitment to you

EXCEPTIONAL REPRESENTATION

This journey is about more than selling high and buying low and I can promise you that while there will be some bumps in the process, I'll be doing my best to help you avoid any delays or roadblocks As a buyer you will pay $0 in Realtor fees (commissions) and can always:

※ Expertise in negotiation, the local markets & lifestyle experience, and of course client counseling every step of the way

※ A wide network of top tier industry & local relationships. Real Estate is a RELATIONSHIP BUSINESS!

※ Clear, consistent communication & a passion to see you succeed!

※ And more so much more (whatever it takes!)

OTHERS

AARON & JEN

Keri was amazing! We have moved 7 times & this was far and away our best experience Not only did she sell our home in 1 day, she also found & negotiated us into our dream home, under the asking price Professional, fun, determined, highly communicative, there is no one we would trust more!

NEIL & SHEREE

Your tireless efforts & support while working through a very tight timeline, along with your care, savvy & wisdom, well you demonstrated your abilities within the Real Estate business are unparalleled

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