Buying a Home with Robin Hakeman, Living Room Realty
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE
B U Y I N G A H O M E W I T H
R O B I N H A K E M A N
I HEAR YOU WANT TO BUY A HOUSE...
Whether you are a first time home buyer or on your umpteenth home, I'm here to guide you through the buying process.
One of the things I love most about my work in Real Estate is that it never feels like "work" to me. I love it. I truly value the relationship that I create with each client and my goal is to make this a fun & memorable experience for everyone.
HERE YOU'LL FIND TOOLS TO USE THROUGHOUT THE BUYING PROCESS, INCLUDING: A STEP-BY-STEP BUYING GUIDE
TIPS FOR WRITING A WINNING OFFER
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THE BUYING PROCESS
While it might seem overwhelming now, I'll guide you through each step along the way
1
MEET WITH ROBIN
In our first meeting I get to learn about your dream home & you get to ask me all of your questions We will review the buying process and talk about how I will help to make everything efficient & successful!
2 GET PRE-APPROVED
Talk with a few lenders to compare rates and loan pro Getting pre-qualified for yo purchase is essential befor start looking at homes
3
TOUR HOMES
The fun part! I'll set up a pr search based on your searc area(s) and price range I recommend we view a goo selection of homes to get a for what is available
4
WRITE AN OFFER
When you are ready to mak offer you will contact the l to get a pre-approval letter matches your offer price W your offer is accepted, you deposit the earnest money escrow account
ess days ormed and all repairs negotiated The ender will order the appraisal and send documents to the escrow company
SIGNING
Once your loan is final approved nd the appraisal is in, the title ompany will set up your signing ppointment This is when you rovide the remainder of the ownpayment for the home
RECORDING
After both parties have signed the appropriate documents, the lender will review everything and transfer funds to the seller The sale is recorded through the county Recorder's Office
KEYS
Time to celebrate! I'll meet you at the house to hand off the keys to your new home & take a few photos in front of the house
25 THINGS I DO FOR YOU AS A
Listen to your goals and advise you on specific ways to meet them in today’s market
Meet with you to discuss the process of purchasing a home start to finish
Provide my best and honest opinion to all questions asked
Carefully guard confidential information about you and your financial situation
Educate you on the conditions of the current market
Act according to your best interests at all times
Respond promptly to your emails and phone calls
Enroll you in a home search program that will email you so you can see what is on the market and perform your own searches
Make appointments to see homes in an efficient manner at times convenient to you
Provide access to properties for sale 7 days a week
Keep an eye open for things coming up but not yet on the market that may be of interest to you
Look carefully at properties we tour to point out details that may be overlooked
Reach out to the listing broker to establish a connection with them, learn whether there are other offers, and understand what the sellers are looking for in a winning offer
Go over the Sales Agreement with you in its entirety
Help you to determine what the value of the property is prior to your making an offer
Discuss standard contingencies and make sure you understand the timeframes
Provide information about inspection options
Make appointments for the home inspection, sewer scope, oil tank search, radon test and any other applicable inspections
Review the inspection report and help you prioritize items found based on your needs
Provide access to contractors to get bids on repairs
Negotiate as strongly as possible to obtain your goals for repairs
Maintain excellent communication with the listing broker your lender and the escrow office
Give you the keys and conduct a final possession walk-through with you
Help you to celebrate!
Be available to help with any questions or concerns
HOW TO WRITE A WINNING OFFER
INCREASE YOUR DOWN PAYMENT
OFFER TO PURCHASE THE HOME "AS-IS" WITH SELLER TO MAKE NO REPAIRS
USE AN ESCALATION CLAUSE: "$X OVER THE HIGHEST OFFER"
BRING IN EXTRA FUNDS TO COVER AN APPRAISAL GAP SHORTEN THE INSPECTION PERIOD
INCREASE YOUR EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT
DO NOT ASK FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL REPAIRS UNDER A CERTAIN $ AMOUNT
RELEASE A PORTION OF YOUR EARNEST MONEY AFTER INSEPCTIONS
HAVE YOUR LENDER ORDER THE APPRAISAL WITHIN 72 HRS
OFFER FREE RENT BACK
HAPPY CLIENTS
"ROBIN
IS SO GREAT AT WHAT SHE DOES. IT WAS APPARENT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THAT SHE WAS GOING TO WORK VERY HARD FOR US."
- VIRGINIA MALLORY, BUYER.
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ROBIN HAKEMAN
LICENSED OREGON BROKER
TOP 10 AGENT
Living Room Realty 2022
Five Star Professionals
Rising Star Award 2019
Five Star Winner 2023
Five Star Winner 2024
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Accredited Broker
5 Star Rated
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