Michael Schaffer | The Search Cali Homes Team | Buyers Guide

Buying Your New Home

SearchCaliHomes.com

The Search Cali Homes Team

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to be a trusted partner for all of our clients’ real estate needs.

We not only strive for 100% client satisfaction...we guarantee it. FROM CLICK TO CLOSE, Search Cali Homes is your one-stop-shop for buying, selling, and investing in Southern California real estate.

SCH FINDS DREAM HOMES! “Better than Redfin and Zillow!”

“This is by far the best mobile home search tool I’ve used!”

Cutting-Edge Technology for Your Home Search The speed and convenience of the Search Cali Homes Team’s technology platforms are key to giving our clients a crucial first-mover advantage in finding their new home.

Long gone are the days when a consumer can rely on websites like Zillow and Redfin that can be slow to update with the latest data and often provide incorrect information.

Our home search website - SearchCaliHomes.com - is updated in real-time, directly from the same MLS systems that real estate agents use. Not only does our technology give you the ability to search the latest listings, our agents are home search experts, working closely with you to hone your search to your needs.

INSTANT COMMUNICATION! Directly through our platforms, you can reach out to your agent immediately to schedule an in-person or virtual home tour...while other buyers are waiting for a return phone call. Time is of the essence!

THE TEAM ADVANTAGE MEET YOUR TEAM

We don’t allow our skilled agents to be bogged down by paperwork. We understand that an exceptional REALTOR® won’t necessarily be an excellent administrator, so we enable each team member to do what they do best. We have a team of specialists who handle the “behind the scenes” work, so that our agents are freed up to do what they do best: FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

LEAD AGENT: Michael Schaffer, MBA Michael brings a passion for negotiation and client representation to his work. He began his real estate career nearly a decade ago, after a career making deals as a literary agent in the television industry. He holds an MBA from USC. Michael’s goal is always 100% client satisfaction.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE MANAGER: Marcia Zayas Marcia is your dedicated resource and will be in communication with you throughout the entire process, all the way to the closing table. We are committed to exceeding your expectations and ensuring you always get the attention you need and deserve. If at any time you feel we could be doing anything better or different, please reach out to Marcia to discuss.

TRANSACTION COORDINATOR: Rylie Thiel Once you are under contract, Rylie will take over and coordinate your contract paperwork. She will oversee all of your important dates and deadlines and coordinate with all parties to ensure you close on time.

Rylie has a passion for organization and deadlines. For 20+ years she worked in customer service honing her skills in communication, and anticipating clients’ wants and needs.

THE TEAM ADVANTAGE MEET YOUR TEAM

THE FOUNDERS: Jonathan & Mike Loewenberg The Search Cali Homes Team at Keller Williams is a division of The Search Homes Network LLC, founded by two brothers who combined their successful careers into a real estate powerhouse!

Jonathan, a TOP 1% Agent with nearly a billion dollars in sales and 18 years of experience in real estate, and Mike, a data scientist and lead generation guru with 25 years of experience and billions of leads generated.

INSIDE SALES AGENTS (ISA) / HOME SEARCH SPECIALISTS: Stephen Davis | Michelle Creamer | Olivia Doyen Our ISA team’s mission is to ensure that the search for your dream home is effective and efficient.

In today’s fast-moving real estate market, it isn’t enough to simply alert you as homes are listed, so our Inside Sales Agents work diligently to find homes for you before they are on the market, and most importantly before any other buyers know they are for sale!

Our Inside Sales Agents are highly skilled lead generators working hard 7 days a week, day and night, to find sellers looking to sell their homes to our clients. They respond to leads, make prospecting calls, and vet potential sellers to ensure we’re not just finding homes, but finding you the right home.

MUTUAL AGREEMENT

IF I WILL:

Search on and off-market for the right home for you;

Alert you to opportunities immediately;

Utilize my vast network of real estate agents and partners;

Commit the time, resources, and experience of myself and my team;

And continue my diligent efforts until you find and purchase the RIGHT home…

WILL YOU:

Get Pre-approved for a mortgage and provide proof of funds;

Tell me what you like and dislike about the homes we view;

Alert me if you want to look at a home listed with another broker, builder, or “for sale by owner”;

Speak with me first if you feel the need to talk to another real estate agent;

Let me know if your plans change;

And work with me until we find you the RIGHT home?

THE ROAD TO YOUR DREAM HOME...

Your home search is a collaborative effort between you and your Search Cali Homes Lead Agent. Our job is to make sure your search is effective, efficient, and fun!

Initial Consultation with SCH Home Search Specialist Create SCH Home Search Strategy Session With SCH Agent Mortgage Pre-approval Research and Visit Neighborhoods Virtual Property Showings 1:1 Live or Recorded Neighborhood Walkthroughs In-Person Property Tours Work with SCH Agent to Prepare A Winning Offer Negotiations and Counter Proposals

OFFER ACCEPTED - YOU ARE UNDER CONTRACT!

Congratulations, You Are Under Contract!

Open Escrow / Deposit Earnest Money Complete Opening Escrow Documents Review Seller’s Disclosures Schedule Home Inspection / Negotiate Repairs or Credits Receive Title Report and Review Appraisal (your lender will complete this process) Check the Homeowners Association (HOA) Documents Shop for and Obtain Homeowners Insurance Policy Complete Final Loan Approval, receive “Clear to Close” from lender Visit Your New Home for Final Verification of Property Condition Buyer and Lender Wire Funds to Escrow Holder Sign Documents / Transfer of Property Recorded Get Your Keys and MOVE IN!

MOVING CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU MOVE

US Post Office change of address (usps.com)

Update credit card and bank accounts

Send change of address cards to friends and relatives

Cancel automatic payments and direct deposits if changing banks

Notify insurance companies - auto, life, health, property

Arrange shutoff of utilities - gas, electric, cable, internet, trash

Hire moving company - be sure to ask for references and insurance

Notify DMV for driver’s license and vehicle registration

Pack essential items, valuables, and documents to travel with you

Save moving-related receipts for possible tax deductions AT YOUR NEW HOME

Start utility services - gas, electric, cable, internet, trash

Re-key door locks

Reprogram garage and door remotes and keypads

Register kids in new schools

Register to vote IF MOVING TO A NEW STATE OR JURISDICTION

Obtain new driver’s license and registration

Establish new bank accounts and transfer funds

Hire new professional service providers - accountant, attorney, insurance

Establish new health care providers - doctor, dentist, vision, vet

Check requirements for pets - licenses, vaccinations, tags

SCH Client Experiences

SCH Client Experiences

The Search CALI Homes Team From Click to Close The Search Cali Homes Team supports you through every step of the buying process. With a combined 50+ years in real estate and online marketing, you can be assured of a stress-free home search experience!

“Quickly got a sense of my home and neighborhood preferences and showed me a great choice of homes--including the one I ultimately bought.”

SearchCaliHomes.com The Search Cali Homes Team Keller Williams Encino-Sherman Oaks 16820 Ventura Blvd Los Angeles, CA 91436

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