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Buying a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you're planning to buy an East Harris County or Chambers County home, it's important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide buyers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the purchase of your East County property successfully.
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Step by Step Process to Buying A Home
Spring is here!
The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!
Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.
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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR EAST Harris or chambers COUNTY
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If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you
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Jamie Graves | Realtor & Team Leader
The Graves Realty Group
Brokered by Epique Realty
TREC # 740575
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Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
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What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
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MEET THE TEAM
Here's your team that will help you throughout the
entire selling & buying process
Jamie Graves | Realtor -Team Leader
The Graves Realty Group
TREC #740575
Rob Harrold |Realtor
Investor Specialist
Cash Buyer
TREC # 774825
Jessica Davila
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS# 1771438
Jamie Graves is a top producing REALTOR® nationwide and the CEO of two successful companies, The Graves Realty Group and Changing Lives Together Consulting. Known as the "Digital Marketing Queen" in 2024 after partnering with the Mashore Group, Jamie leads a dedicated team focused on delivering successful outcomes and client satisfaction. With a background in education spanning 30 years, she now coaches and trains agents to excel in their fields. Jamie lives with her family in Mont Belvieu, TX, and enjoys exercising, dining out, and spending time with her pets.
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"Our first ever home sale. Jamie and her team made the experience so smooth. From our first meeting to the last it was all about us and how they made it an enjoyable experience. They made the selling and buying process so smooth. They were all unbelievably attentive and responsive to our needs.
"My father in law passed and we needed to sell his house. We met with three different agents and we quickly decided to go with Jamie. Jamie and her son Rob are very knowledgeable, energetic and at the top of their game. Everything was spot on."
"Jamie and her team were excellent. We bought a home while being out of state. We relied on her staff to not only view the house but she positioned us so well, got us prequalified, we followed her advice and we got the house for the price we wanted. Totally recommend!!
Jamie Graves- The Graves Realty Group