Purchasing a home is often one of the most important financial transactions of your life. You are not only choosing a new place to live but making a substantial investment and creating a significant asset. My role is to provide
you with the support, market knowledge, and negotiation skills I’ve honed throughout my business career navigating the competitive San Francisco market.
I have prepared this handbook to help familiarize you with some of the more common terms you are likely to encounter, as well as provide you with an overview of both the process and components of a successful transaction. Before starting the home search, we can discuss your timeline, price range, needs, preferences, and other parameters for a property that will suit you, your lifestyle and goals.
We’ll review options in property type, architectural
style, neighborhood, amenities, and financing. We’ll review current market conditions and trends, and how they will affect your search. We’ll discuss how we can work together most effectively and the steps you can take to make the process successful.
You can rest assured that you will receive the utmost care, attention, hard work, and professionalism. I love what I do and my success is entirely dependent upon your satisfaction. I promise to provide unparalleled service and to follow the highest ethical standards.
Thank you for providing with me the opportunity to support you in this exciting journey.
Needs, Wants and Priorities
Purchase Timeline
Financial Parameters and Costs
Buyer-Agent Relationship
Financing Pre-Approval
Assess Market Conditions and Values
Learn Property Types
Neighborhood Pros and Cons
Listing Information Review
Home Tours and Open Houses
Exploring Options/Learning the Market
Find the Home You Wish to Buy
Review Property Documents
Comparative Market Value Analysis
Negotiation of Best Terms and Price
Offer Acceptance
Needs, Wants and Priorities
Purchase Timeline
Financial Parameters and Costs
Buyer-Agent Relationship
Financing Pre-Approval
Assess Market Conditions and Values
Learn Property Types
Neighborhood Pros and Cons
Final Walk-Through
Review and Sign Closing Documents
Buyer Final Deposit
Funding of Loan
Recordation of the Deed
Close of Escrow
Delivery of Keys
Move In
Even though the Sotheby’s International Realty brand sells many of the world’s most expensive homes, it’s important to highlight that luxury is an experience, not a price point. We represent the highest quality homes in all price categories. In fact, in 2016, 62% of transactions were for properties under $1 million.
*Statistics based on Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. 2016 sales