Got questions?

(503) 267 - 8701

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Got questions?

(503) 267 - 8701

[email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR JOINING AND WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR!

If you’re considering purchasing a new home or you’ve already decided to move forward but still have questions or concerns about the process, pricing, or what to expect, you’re in the right place.

This complimentary Home Buyer Seminar provides a clear, step by step blueprint designed to give you complete clarity from start to finish, so you can make confident and informed decisions throughout your home buying journey.

Inside, you’ll gain valuable insights into timelines, inspections, loan pre approvals, negotiations, and much more.

Feel free to explore and let us know how we can best support you.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR JOINING AND WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR!

If you’re considering purchasing a new home or you’ve already decided to move forward but still have questions or concerns about the process, pricing, or what to expect, you’re in the right place.

This complimentary Home Buyer Seminar provides a clear, step by step blueprint designed to give you complete clarity from start to finish, so you can make confident and informed decisions throughout your home buying journey.

Inside, you’ll gain valuable insights into timelines, inspections, loan pre approvals, negotiations, and much more.

Feel free to explore and let us know how we can best support you.

WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY

Gain access to the latest and most up to date strategies and insights designed to help you successfully purchase a new home.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away.

  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home

What to Expect When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too

  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours

Home Buying Process -First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan

  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified

  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job

  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles

  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind

  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing

  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application

What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?

Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.

  • Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%

  • Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition

How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?

Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.

  • ​There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?

  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home

  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit

  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home

WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY

Gain access to the latest and most up to date strategies and insights designed to help you successfully purchase a new home.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away.

  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home

What to Expect When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too

  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours

Home Buying Process -First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan

  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified

  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job

  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles

  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind

  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing

  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application

What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?

Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.

  • Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%

  • Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition

How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?

Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.

  • ​There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?

  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home

  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit

  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home

MEET JOE AND LIZ EDWARDS

At Edwards Real Estate Group, our owner and broker have helped sell hundreds of homes across Oregon— creating just as many happy homeowners along the way.

Joe and Liz have earned the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award year after year, a reflection of their consistent results and commitment to their clients.

Our passion is simple: making sure every buyer and seller finishes their journey feeling confident, supported, and happy with the outcome.

MEET JOE AND LIZ EDWARDS

At Edwards Real Estate Group, our owner and broker have helped sell hundreds of homes across Oregon— creating just as many happy homeowners along the way.

Joe and Liz have earned the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award year after year, a reflection of their consistent results and commitment to their clients.

Our passion is simple: making sure every buyer and seller finishes their journey feeling confident, supported, and happy with the outcome.

Real Experiences, Real Results

See why clients trust us for every real estate journey

Real Experiences, Real Results

See why clients trust us for every real estate journey

Got questions?

(503) 267 - 8701

[email protected]

Got questions?

(503) 267 - 8701

[email protected]