Let’s be honest – Buying a home is one of the BIGGEST FINANCIAL DECISIONS you will ever make in your lifetime. So, shouldn’t you trust your decision with someone that TAKES THE TIME to do it right? When you work with our Family of Realtors at Watanabe International, Inc., you can expect a Buying experience that completely defies your expectations. No pressure. No rushing. No expectations. Just a simple goal to EDUCATE, INFORM and GUIDE you through the process.
WHERE DO I EVEN START? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS! SHOULD I GET PREQUALIFIED FIRST? SHOULD I START MY OWN HOUSE HUNT ONLINE?
Before you even decide to sit down with us, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard from EVERYBODY in your life about buying a home. ”Horror stories.” ”Success stories.” ”Call my guy, he’ll help.” ”You should do this before you do that.” ”Can you afford to buy?” “I would wait if I were you.” A thousand voices and opinions that ALL fight to be the voice of reason in your head. Before you drive yourself insane, take a step back, take a breath, and contact us FIRST. No need to get pre-qualified first. No need to scour the web or the papers for listings. We will guide you through it all! We believe that it is OUR role as your Realtor to be aware of your entire situation – so we involve ourselves in your purchase from START to FINISH.
WHY? WHAT WILL YOU SHOW OR TELL ME THAT IS ANY DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER REALTORS OUT THERE?
What you will experience is a journey through our unparalleled STEPS OF SERVICE. Through the years, our clients have always remarked at how PERSONAL and INVOLVED we are in their purchase. Based on their feedback and our experiences through the years, we’ve developed a series of STEPS to guide you through the entire process. Here’s a small taste of what you will experience when you choose Watanabe International, Inc. as YOUR Real Estate provider:
STEPS OF SERVICE — BUYERS
1) Our Introduction Presentation – Sit down with us for an hour or so, and let us “set the stage” for your experience. We will share with you our philosophies, goals and backgrounds at first – making sure that we all share the same vision for your home purchase. We’ll then venture into a discussion on the current market, the issues facing present Buyers, and the Pros and Cons of Buying a home. All of this is done BEFORE we even talk about your own personal situation. In our view, if you don’t like what you have heard, or you don’t agree with our style of doing business, you have the total right to walk away! No pressure. No expectations.
2) Financial Analysis & Pre-qualification– If you like what you have heard thus far, we will take the next step and meet again to discuss your finances. We are NOT loan officers…but we feel that it is OUR responsibility to be aware of what is happening in your life, financially. That way, we can give you the guidance you need to make SMART decisions regarding your loan. What are your goals? What is your budget? What are the potential credit issues that could arise? We will spend some time gathering your financial information and will then meet TOGETHER with a recommended loan officer. Together, we will review and explain your credit scores, explore the loan options that are available, and discuss the process of getting a mortgage. Most importantly, we want to look at how YOUR BUDGET compares to your QUALIFICATIONS.
3) Tax Presentation – Understanding the tax implications (good and bad) of buying a home are of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE. Knowing how taxes affect your future and goals are critical to making the RIGHT decisions with your home. We are NOT CPA’s….but do feel that is OUR responsibility to open up the tax discussion so you can plan the right way!
4) Creating Your Dream List / Setting Your Expectations – Now that you’ve gotten a firm understanding of your future purchase, and had a chance to get comfortable with your budget, we want to take the time to create your Dream List. What will your new home look like? What neighborhoods are ideal? What does the ideal interior and yard look like? Then, we’ll take the time to patiently Set Your Expectations. What are your Needs vs. Wants? What’s important, what’s crucial, what’s negotiable? What can you expect to find in your price range? We want to be sure to set the framework for your search the RIGHT WAY so that your expectations are met!
5) Road Trip!! – It’s taken several meetings to get to this point – but by this time, it is our goal that ALL of your fears, worries & questions are addressed, and that the correct expectations are set. You are now EDUCATED and EMPOWERED to make the right decision for yourself and your family.
THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE.
