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We know that homebuying in the Bay Area can be daunting and chaotic. We’re here to make the process easier and simpler. We’ve put together this guide to answer the most common questions our buyers have.

1. Bay Area Home Buying 101

The starting point for your Bay Area home buying journey.

✓ What should I know before I start?
✓ When are the most homes listed to buy in the Bay Area?
✓ What are the different types of mortgages and which mortgage is right for me?

2. Narrowing Your Search

Honing in on the budget, location, property type and condition of your dream home.

✓ What is my budget for buying a Bay Area property?
✓ Single-family homes vs. condos vs. multi-family properties?
✓ Should I buy a newly-renovated, move-in ready, fixer-upper or tear-down property?

3. Evaluating a Specific Home

Attending open homes, interpreting the disclosures and determining a home’s fair market value.

✓ How do I keep up-to-date on new listings and open houses?
✓ What should I look for at an open house?
✓ What are “the disclosures” and what is in the disclosure packet?

4. Submitting a Competitive Offer

Understand what it takes to navigation the competition in today’s Bay Area market.

✓ What Do I Submit When I Make an Offer on a Home?
✓ What’s a Financing Contingency, and Should I Waive It?
✓ How Do I Beat the Competition? A Note About “Gamesmanship”

5. The Closing Process and Post-Close

A smooth closing process is all that is between you and your new home.

✓ What happens during the closing process?
✓ What insurance do I have to buy before close?
✓ What documents do I have to sign before close, and do I have to do it in person?