Buyer Services – LakePlace.com Makes It Easier

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Whether you are planning to purchase a primary residence, a vacation home, or an investment property – the more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the buying process will be.

Our team will provide you with the detailed information necessary to make an intelligent, informed decision. No one knows the local lakeshore market better than the Brainerd Real Estate Team at LakePlace.com.

Laying the Groundwork:

Personal appointment (evenings and weekends available) to review your needs. This avoids wasting your time during the search process.

We begin the groundwork of researching available properties which will fit the needs you have expressed, using our own contacts, LakePlace.com, Greater Lakes & Twin Cities Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Dollars and Sense:

• Provide you with an overview of the financing process.
• Assist you in choosing a lender for pre-qualification.
• Keep in constant contact with lender during home-buying process.

Making the Right Choice:

• Appointments will be made to view selected properties.
• If you are interested in newly-built homes, meeting and choosing the right builder may be the next step.

Negotiating the Purchase:

• Build a list of comparable properties ("comps") and their recent selling prices, to determine a fair dollar value for your chosen property.
• We discuss the variables of asking price, appraised value, and desired budget.
• We provide you with experienced assistance in negotiating offers and counter offers.
• Assistance in creating a purchase agreement with important provisions you may wish to include.

Processing the Sale:

• Providing assistance in scheduling inspections.
• Processing earnest money deposit in accordance with the terms of your contract.
• Overseeing the lender to complete the loan approval process.
• Reminding you of the required homeowners insurance policy.
• Coordinating with the closing agent for closing fees, lender instructions and title search.
• Overseeing the closing - buyer, seller, lender and realtors involved in the transaction.

We're ready to be your guide on this exciting journey! Helping buyers like you find your dream piece of property is what we love to do - it is the reason LakePlace.com was founded and the reason we joined the LakePlace.com Brainerd Real Estate Team.