Brooklyn Buyer Readiness Checklist
Are
Y
ou Ready to Buy Smart in a Changing Market?
1. Understand T
oday's Buyer Behavior
[ ] I follow local real estate trends on Instagram,
Y
ouT
ube, and Google.
[ ] I've driven through neighborhoods I'm interested in (like Pa
rk
Sl
ope or Bay Ridg
e).
[ ] I've researched school rankings and co
mmute ti
mes before looki
ng at listings.
2. Prep Financial
ly
[ ] I'm pre-approved for a mortgage (not just pre-quali
fi
ed).
[ ] I know my down payment strategy and month
ly payment comfort zone.
[ ] I've reviewed my credit and set funds aside for closing costs and
i
nspections.
3. Get Educated
[ ] I've downloaded the Pen Realty Buyer's Guide (https://penrealty
.net/buyers-guide).
[ ] I understand terms like escrow
, appraisal, contingencies, and closing disclosure.
[ ] I've interviewed or selected a mortgage broker l
ike RCG Mortgage (https://rcgmortgage
.co
m).
4. Create a Smart Search Strategy
[ ] I've set alerts on major real estate platforms.
[ ] I'm working with a Brooklyn expert like Peter Mancini at Pen Realty (https://penrealty
.net).
[ ] I've shared my search criteria clearly: p
rice, location, style, must-haves.
5. Be Offer-Ready
[ ] I've filled out a draft Of
fer Submission Form (https://penrealty
.net/of
fer-form) with my agent.
[ ] I understand how to craft a competitive of
fer-even in a softening market.
[ ] I'm prepared to move quickly on homes I l
ove.
[ ] I want to work with a broker who cares about community
.
[
]
I've
learned
about
CaringKind
NYC
(https://penrealty
.net/donate-to-caring-kind-ny)
and
support
dementi
a care and ed
ucation.
[ ] I'm looking for not just a house-but a smart and meaningful
i
nvestment in my future.
Ready to move where the buyers are going?
Let's schedule your strategy session -> https://penrealty
.net
6. Think Beyon
d the T
ransaction