Buy an Upstate New York Home With Us

The Home Buying Process

• 1. Getting to Know You

  Once you've completed our buyer questionnaire, we'll arrange for an initial consultation during which you'll get to know us and we'll ask more questions to gain a complete understanding of your specific search parameters. If we both feel that it's a good fit, we'll start working together in earnest.

• 2. The Search Begins

  Because of the advent of aggregators (Zillow, Realtor, etc.) which give buyers and agents access to the same pool of listings, the search process is almost always collaborative. While we search on behalf of all of our clients, we also regularly help clients set up customized  searches on their aggregator of choice. We find that clients that are engaged in their own search typically fare better at finding homes.

• 3. Smart and Effective Offers

  In a competitive environment, this is one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle. We'll help you craft an effective offer, often with provisions that protect you while at the same time position you and your offer in the best light possible. Ultimately we want you to standout as the best option for the seller and we have a very good track record at doing so.

• 4. Inspection

  This is where you hire someone to help you kick the tires, so to speak. We'll introduce you to a list of trusted inspectors and accompany you to the inspection. It's not uncommon for inspectors to identify issues. We'll help you digest the inspection report and decide how to proceed depending on the nature of the issue(s) and the cost to address them. In some cases, we'll help to negotiate repairs or reductions in price, all of which will be included in the contract, the next step in the process.

• 5. Contract

  Once inspection is complete, the attorneys get involved. If you don't have an attorney, we've got some excellent local recommendations. For most transactions, the negotiation of the purchase agreement happens rather quickly. And, as a general rule, once you're in contract, the onus shifts to the lender (if you're financing) and the title company to push the ball forward. During this phase of the transaction, we'll help shepherd you over any road bumps or unexpected obstacles to get you to closing.

• 6. Closing and Beyond

  On the day of closing we'll be with you for the final walkthrough to test all of the systems and make sure that you're getting the house for which you bargained. Post-closing, we'll continue to be a local resource for you providing recommendations for services, places to eat and explore.