BUYING REAL ESTATE ON HAWAI’I ISLAND
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, move-up buyer, second home buyer, or investor - purchasing real estate is a significant investment that is both exciting and a little bit stressful. Thankfully, I’m here to make that process as seamless as possible. With expert knowledge of the real estate market on Hawai’i Island, I’ll help you find the perfect property to match your lifestyle.
10 STEPS TO BUYING A PROPERTY
Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement - explains in writing the relationship between buyer & Realtor
Connect with a Lender to get pre-approved.
Discuss your goals in our Buyer Consultation.
Select properties for showings + view properties
Write a Purchase Offer for a home you love!
Open escrow, deliver earnest money deposit
Review title report, conduct home inspection, termite inspection, survey/staking property lines.
Obtain mortgage financing - credit check, underwriting, appraisal, homeowners insurance
Perform final walk through
Get the keys!
BUYER CONSULTATION
During our Buyer Consultation we’ll discuss things like:
What kind of buyer are you? First-time home buyer, move-up buyer, second home or luxury home buyer, investor?
Are you considering a residential home, condo, vacant land, multi family home?
What areas or neighborhoods are you interested in living in?
Do you prefer a gated community or neighborhood with HOA or AOAO management?
How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
Do you need a home office?
Any criteria for lot size or interior square footage?
Do you want a yard, pool, ocean view, mountain view?
What is your price range and can you provide your pre-approval letter?
What is your lifestyle like? Is ocean access important to you? Do you need to be near amenities like restaurants and grocery stores?
What’s your ideal elevation?
Will you be commuting to work?
Do you have kids and need to consider school districts?
Do you need pet friendly properties?
The more I get to know you and your preferences, the better I can serve you!
FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY FOR YOU
Once we’ve identified what your real estate goals we’ll begin looking at:
Properties listed on the MLS
For sale by owner properties
Foreclosures
Off-market homes
New construction
After viewing property it’s helpful to know things you liked or didn’t like, but the ultimate question I’ll need you to answer is, ‘can you see yourself living here?’.
Once you’ve found the one, I’ll send you any additional information provided about the property, county records, comparable sales, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
After reviewing the information provided, it’s time to write and offer! You decide the purchase price from the comparable sales provided, we discuss contingencies, and we submit the offer with your pre-approval letter. Then we wait for the good news!
