Residential

Buyers

Home Buyers

Interested in Buying a Home?

Are you looking to buy a home in the Connecticut or Massachusetts area? You don't have to sort out the complications of buying a home on your own. Brooke Team at eXp Realty is happy to help you create a successful road map on your home buying journey. Our team of agents keep excellence in mind and strive to make sure that your personalized needs are always met. We keep our support system tight-knit so you always feel welcomed!

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Top 5 Reasons to Work With a Buyer’s Agent 

Working with a buyer's agent is crucial to your success as you look for a new home. Our agents keep your best interests in mind and couldn't be more excited to build a genuine connection with you as a client. There's several reasons why working with a buyer's agent is beneficial to you.

No Cost to You

There is no cost to you as the buyer. The buyer’s brokerage fee is paid for by the seller.

Hand-Picked Homes

Each and every real estate market is different. Real estate markets can differ from town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood. Our agents focus on providing high-level education to our clients in order to navigate their specific market.

Negotiate the Best Price for Your Home

A buyer’s agent helps tilt the transaction back toward balance by giving the buyer a professional to represent their interests.

Advocating on Your Behalf

It’s highly suggested, as you think about hiring a buyer’s agent, that you keep in mind they’re protecting your best interests during one of the biggest transactions you’ll ever take part in.

Insider Knowledge

Our team sells over 600 homes a year and we network with hundreds of local agents in order to have the most immediate awareness of new-to-market and coming soon properties.

Steps To Buying a Home

Buying a home is a tedious process at times and requires some dedicated research. We have a streamlined process with all of the necessary home purchasing steps mapped out. When you work with Brooke Team at eXp Realty, here is what you could expect:

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  • Buyers Consult

    Meet to discuss your wants and needs in a new home. Review the buying process and the documents involved. Your agent will advise and inform you of the best options.

2

  • Get Pre-approved

    We’ll connect you with a mortgage professional to review budget and loan options. Receive a pre-approval to become a ready buyer.

3

  • Tour Homes

    Receive a custom portal of home options within your pre-approved budget. Tour the homes you love. Review market research. 

4

  • Select Dream Home

    Once you’ve selected your dream home, your agent will create a comparative analysis for you to determine offer strategies.

5

  • Offer/Negotiate

    Your agent will offer and negotiate on your behalf while keeping you informed on their process and progress. Submit your first deposit to escrow.

6

  • Connect With an Attorney

    After your offer has been accepted, your agent may connect you with a trusted attorney to review all documents and assist in supporting you until closing.

7

  • Home Inspection

    10-14 days from offer acceptance, you can schedule the home inspection. Here's the average inspection costs: $700, Well: $450, Septic: $325.


    Results are typically available within 24 hours. If your purchase contract includes a second deposit, it is typically around this time that it is due. 


    Note: it must be a certified bank check.

8

  • Appraisal

    Your mortgage professional will order an appraisal ensuring that you do not overpay for the home. The average cost of an appraisal is $525.

9

  • Mortgage Commitment & Homeowners Insurance

    30 to 45 days from offer acceptance. Connect with an insurance professional to insure your new home. At this time, the mortgage commitment will be delivered.

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  • Final Walkthrough & Closing

    We will tour the home one final time prior to closing at your attorneys office. At the closing you’ll receive the keys to your new home and CELEBRATE!

Tips To Win a Bid

Write a personal note to the seller.

Improving purchase price.

Stronger deposits up front.

Inspection dates that are sooner.

Closing dates that are sooner.

Limit or remove seller closing cost credit.

In a multiple offer situation add in an Escalation Clause.

Brooke Team at eXp Realty Has You Covered

Buying a home doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. At Brooke Team at eXp Realty, we work hard to make sure you get honesty, transparency, and nothing but excellent client service. We are always available to meet with you and discuss your home buying needs. Contact us today and one of our agents will work tirelessly with you until you secure your dream home.

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