Buying a home in the Jacksonville, Florida area is a big decision. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or building your investment portfolio, we are here to help you. So, first home or hundredth, we'll make sure you find the property that is perfect for you!
Throughout the journey of finding your next home, we will help you make informed choices like choosing Single Agency vs Transaction Brokerage.
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Call us at (904) 434-5154 or email Jeff@ERA.com to schedule a phone conversation or personal meeting to discuss your needs. What’s on your wish list for your dream home? We'll discuss all the vital information - location, size, price and other details that will ensure a perfect match with a home that is right for you.
A lender will look at your income, assets, credit history, debt, and expected down payment to determine your price range. If you haven't spoken with a lender yet, we can connect you to one of our preferred lenders. They can preapprove you in just a few minutes over the phone. With this information, we can stay on budget during our home search.
Next, we will narrow down your search criteria based on your preferences. we will search through all of the available existing homes and narrow down the selection. Our Home Search Map allows you to customize searches, save your favorites, and receive updates. We can email or call you with available listings or you can search the entire database of available homes at your convenience.
When we find a home that meets your needs, we will research comparable properties in the area to provide you with suggestions for an offer price, settlement and occupancy dates, and other contingencies with the goal of getting you the best price and closing costs. The seller then has the option to either accept, reject, or make a counteroffer. After it is agreed upon by all parties, the contract will be signed and legally ratified. We will keep you updated throughout the closing process.
Before final settlement, we will do a final walkthrough of the house to check in on the condition of the property. Unless the contract is “As-Is”, everything should working order and all inspection repairs should already be completed. When we meet for closing it is time to do a lot of document signing and pick up the keys to your new home. The only thing left is to move in and plan your housewarming party!
Once buyer and seller come to terms on the standard issues of a contract (price, closing date, concessions, warranties, etc.) it’s time to clear any outstanding contingencies and move into escrow (In other words, wait on the lender to finish underwriting your … Continue reading
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Since the normal protocol in a real estate deal is to get a home inspection (and WDO inspection) done after the deal has been struck, this is a fair question. How much does a home inspection cost? As is the … Continue reading
At the bottom of this post is a long, boring document from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development titled Mortgagee Letter 2013-04… What does it say? It’s time for FHA loans to make some money! Long story short, they … Continue reading
Think your neighborhood didn’t get the love it should have in this post? Leave a comment, Send me an email, or The neighborhoods used in the article are gated communities (sorry Avondale, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, etc.), in Jacksonville (we’ll do … Continue reading
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