First-Time Buyers

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Steps to Home Ownership in Today's Real Estate Market

What Should I Do?

Are You Ready?

  • Get a realtor

  • Get loan pre-approval

  • Preview homes within your price point

  • Choose a home

  • Make an offer

  • Financing

  • Get a home inspection

  • Get insurance

  • Closing

Why Have an Agent?

Linda Brown, Realtor @ Trinity Properties

  • Can help you determine your buying power

  • Has resources to assist you with your home search

  • Assist by providing objective information about various properties

  • Can help you negotiate purchase price

  • Assist with due diligence in evaluating the property, i.e., home inspection, termite inspection, dry rot

  • Help you understand different financing options and find a qualified lender

  • Guide you through the closing process and make sure everything goes smooth.

  • When selling a house, provide up-to-date information about the market, pricing, and competition.

  • Market your property to other Realtors and the public.

  • Make recommendations regarding repairs and/or cosmetic work that would enhance the value of your property.

  • Knows when, how, and where to advertise your property. Many times, Realtors market to previous clients to sell a property.

  • Can assist with evaluating a buyer's offer without compromising your marketing position.

  • Assist with the closing process, answering questions that will arise. The paperwork alone can be overwhelming.

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Testimonials

Adrienne

We had such a good experience with Linda Brown in finding our new home. Houses in Charleston move so fast I feared that we wouldn't be able to find what we wanted within our time and budget parameters. Linda knew exactly what we were seeking and helped us secure the right house at the right price point-on time. Great customer service and attention to detail. Thanks, Linda.

Look Who We've Helped

  • 20-year-old earning $16k annually

  • Divorced veteran

  • 70-year-old grand mother

  • Several first-time buyers

  • Numerous single parents

  • Numerous couples

  • Newlyweds

  • Numerous singles

Creating wealth through homeownership and fulfilling the American dream.

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Partners

Williams Appraisal Service