Buying A Home, North Carolina, NC, Real Estate, Matthew Paul Brown, Pinnacle Sotheby's International Realty

One of the greatest freedoms in our country is the right to own private property. Often referred to as ‘The American Dream’, a home is usually the largest financial investment of a lifetime. Begin your dream by planning early for home ownership.

Where do you want to call ‘home’? Your search for the right home begins with a clear understanding of the home lifestyle you most desire. We understand that your idea of ‘home’ goes beyond the physical characteristics of a house and its offerings. ‘Home’ also reflects a certain style that you can call you own, an everyday lifestyle a particular community offers. Lifestyle needs are as individual as people themselves. That’s why Pinnacle Sotheby’s International Realty represents the most diverse and desirable lifestyles in North Carolina. Whether it’s the mountains, lake front, city life, or the comfort and peacefulness of back country, modern or old-style traditional , we will help you find your ‘home’.

Be prepared. Begin the process by having an understanding of the type of home you want, including it’s features, and write them down. Speak with a lender to establish your ‘buying power’ or need for a mortgage and have your credit checks and pre-approvals already completed. If you need to sell your current home in order to make your next purchase, please visit ‘Sellers” at the top of this page for helpful planning.

Select the right real estate agent. You have choices in the type of representation offered by real estate agents. Looking for the right real estate agent in North Carolina and South Carolina is vital to ensuring that you find the home you desire. At Pinnacle Sotheby’s International Realty, we as Brokers have embraced a philosophy that combines years of real estate business insight with the flair of personalized assistance…a trusting relationship with the right real estate agency that will help you make well-informed decisions. We are REALTORS®, members of the National Association of REALTORS® and uphold the Code of Ethics. We are well educated in the process and will extend that knowledge and advice to you through a thorough counseling session and by paying close attention to your concerns. We are trained to act assertively and to negotiate on your behalf with only your best interests.

Knowledge is vital. Strong communication between you and your sales associate is essential. The more information your representative knows early on about your likes and dislikes, the more effective the search will be to find the home that is right for you. Your sales associate will begin their role as a real estate consultant and will evolve into a purchase coordinator to guide you through each step necessary once your selection has been made. Your sales associate will be familiar with the towns in which you are looking and guide you to others necessary to help you make additional decisions such as mortgage, insurance, legal, and inspection experts. They will also help you to become familiar with the terms used in buying a home and be responsive to your questions throughout the process.

Begin the search. The Internet provides a comfortable means to begin sorting through your options; begin there. Having a thorough knowledge of all homes available in their areas, our sales associates will be able to enroll you in an automatic new listing delivery system, answer additional questions about homes of interest, and walk you through those homes.

Understand the offer process. Your sales associate will explain the offer process customary to the purchase region. Generally, offers are made in writing, negotiated, and finally accepted. As a buyer you will be entitled to a property inspection by a licensed professional inspector. Your sales associate will also recommend you to have a real estate lawyer for representing you through the legalities of the closing process along with your sales representative. At the same time, your mortgage representative will be working with you to expedite the loan process. Today, it is essential to seek a home insurance policy as soon as you have an accepted offer by the seller.

How long will it take? As a rule of thumb, there is a timeframe of 6 to 10 weeks from the time you make an offer to the time of closing.

Let us assist you through what should be one of the most exciting times of your life. As your partner we will bring clarity and peace of mind to what can seem a complex experience.