Brooklyn Homebuyer Deal-Proof Checklist
By Peter Mancini, Pen Realty |
A
Signature Experience
Before
Y
ou Make an Offer
[ ] Get pre-approved by a rep
utable len
der (not just pre-qu
alified)
[ ] Clarify your budget, including d
own payme
nt, clo
sing costs, and reserves
[ ] Identify your non-neg
otiables vs. nice-to-h
aves in a home
[ ] Research neighborhood comps and
ma
rket co
nditions
[ ] Review Pen Realty's Buyer Guide: penrealty
.net/blog
Protect
Y
ourself in
the Offer
[ ] Include smart contingencies (financi
ng, inspectio
n, a
ppraisal
)
[ ] Propose clear timel
ines for all stages of the dea
l
[ ] Use an earnest money deposit structure that protects you
[ ] Confirm your of
fer is backed by a strong attorney and lender
[ ]
Attach a pre-approval letter with the of
fer
Red Flags to W
atch
For
[ ] Seller delays communication or b
ecomes unco
operative
[ ] Sudden price or contract changes without explana
ti
on
[ ] Refusal to allow i
nspections or ap
praisal
s
[ ] Incomplete or vague terms in the sa
les agreeme
nt
Once Under Contract
[ ] Schedule and atte
nd the home insp
ection
[ ] Finalize your mortgage appli
cation and
l
ock in rate
[ ] Order your appraisal and review
re
sults with your age
nt
[ ] Conduct title search an
d secure title insura
nce
[ ] Review Closing Disclo
sure at least 3 days before
cl
osing
Final Steps Before Closi
ng
[ ] Conduct final walk-through (within 24 hou
rs of clo
sing)
[ ] Bring all documents + certifi
ed funds to closing
Brooklyn Homebuyer Deal-Proof Checklist
By Peter Mancini, Pen Realty |
A
Signature Experience
[ ]
T
ransfer utilities and schedule your move
[ ] Celebrate - and re
key your locks!
Nee
d help navi
gating this pro
cess?
Call Peter Mancini at 917.916.5126 or visit penrealty
.net
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