In this article, I wanted to briefly go over the most important elements before showings for buyers. I'll start with recommendations prior to going over requirements.
Required:
Alert Your Agent (Text, Call, or Email a Text) That You'd like to See Property(ies), Your Available Times, the Format, & More
When Alerting Your Agent, Include the Addresses & Where You Found the Properties
Establish Buyer Brokerage If Looking to See with a Buyer's Agent Who Will Point Out Positives & Negatives
Highest Recommended:
Look For Potential Negatives Online, Especially for Area Elements Protected by Law
Be On Top of Property Alerts, Especially with Text Alerts, & Understand the Importance of Expeditious Showings
(In Some Cases, Required): Acquire Pre-approval or Proof of Funds
Be Familiar With What's Needed to Buy
If Available Prior to Contract, Apply for Programs to Reduce Home Cost
Sickness, Postponement, & Cancelation
See Tips for Requesting Showings
Strongly Recommended:
Get to Know The Agent You're Requesting a Showing From If You Haven't Already
If Seeing Property Virtually Only
If the Home You Own Is Listed for Sale, Get Information from Your Listing Agent to Your Buyer's Agent on Your Purchase
Recommended:
If Using a Trust, Business, Power of Attorney, or Other Entity in a Purchase, Get Documentation to Your Agent
Consider Your Current Home & Market Forecasts
Be Prepared for an Expeditious Offer & Consider Seeing Multiple Properties on Day 1
Additional Preparations
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