THE HOME-BUYING PROCESS Select a Real Estate Agent
Obtain Financial Preapproval
Analyze Your Needs in a Buyer Consultation
Select and View Properties
Write an Offer to Purchase and Negotiate Terms
Accept the Contract
Remove Contingencies Obtain Mortgage Financing Conduct Inspections Order Title Search Obtain Title Insurance Clear Any Issues
Obtain Funds for Closing
Close on the Property
Take Possession of Your Home!
352.351.4718 www.ShowcaseOcala.com 5780 SW 20th Street Ocala, Florida 34474
Buying Your New Home
Our passion for real estate is our commitment to you!
Need to Know
Showcase Properties is with you through every step of the home buying process. We will help you prepare for what to expect and see each step through until you move into your new home.
Prepare for House-Hunting • There’s no “right” time to buy. • Focus on your wants and needs. • Determine what makes the perfect house for you. • Be open in negotiations. Showcase Properties of Ocala is a full-service real estate agency serving Marion, Citrus, Levy and Alachua counties. For over a decade, we have proudly represented some of the most prestigious Central Florida properties available for purchase.
• Plan ahead on financials and schedules. • Choose a home because you love it.
Prepare to Buy a Home
Showcase Properties provides services for our clients throughout the buying period. Constant follow through and 24/7 availability is part of our Core Values and Principles.
BUYER TOOLS POWERFUL SEARCHING www.ShowcaseOcala.com COMMUNITY RESOURCES Local ambassadors within our area MOBILE TOOLS Search for your next home anywhere LOCAL NETWORK Connections to top agents and brokerages in our area
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Think ahead.
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Talk to a lender.
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Develop your home/neighborhood wish list.
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Select where you want to live.
PROPERTY AND PRICE ALERTS We’ll always keep you up-to-date
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Factor maintenance and repair costs into your buying budget.
MARKET INSIGHTS Knowledge on the region’s market reports
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Talk to a mortgage broker.
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Be ready to move.
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Make an offer.
Our Online Experience
We are a hand-selected team of talented agents who use their combined ingenuity to achieve each clients’ unique objectives. Our agents have a thorough knowledge of the local market and possess expertise in horse farms, vacant land and residential properties and our flexibility allows us to do what it takes to meet our clients’ goals.
Client Service
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Custom Searching
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Regular Alerts and Updates
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Create an account to save and favorite properties
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Community and Lifestyle Information
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Helpful Blog Posts
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Social Media Sharing
Who Are Our Clients?
4.5 star rating on Facebook
27% chose this area for the lifestyle
16% 78% are first-time home buyers
used online sources to begin their home search