So, you're interested in purchasing a home near Fort Bragg ( Formerly Fort Liberty) , NC—what's next?
Buying a home is an emotional and exciting journey, filled with anticipation. You might be curious about the steps involved. It's a common inquiry. Let us guide you through the seamless buying process from start to finish with Dervik Real Estate Brokers.
So, you're interested in purchasing a home near Fort Bragg ( Formerly Fort Liberty) , NC—what's next?
Buying a home is an emotional and exciting journey, filled with anticipation. You might be curious about the steps involved. It's a common inquiry. Let us guide you through the seamless buying process from start to finish with Dervik Real Estate Brokers.
- Get pre-approved. To get pre-approved for a mortgage you’ll need to get some paperwork ready: pay stubs, W-2s, bank account statements, tax returns for the past two years, and credit lines, and names and addresses of your landlords for the past two years. Start your free No obligation prequalification here with Viktoria Green NMLS # 2481074 & Edge Home Finance NMLS ID: 891464
- Meet Dervik Real Estate Brokers. Dervik Real Estate Brokers are top-rated Brokers in the Fort Liberty area, renowned for our exceptional service and extensive network of satisfied home buyers and home sellers. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of professionals brings unparalleled expertise and a wealth of knowledge to military families during the PCS season. Our commitment to excellence and a deep pool of references from veterans attest to our success in guiding military buyers and sellers through their real estate journeys. With Dervik Real Estate Brokers you will have a trusted, experienced partner in your property endeavors.
- Look at homes. You will explore a variety of homes with us. It's important to remain patient during this phase. We'll introduce you to a diverse selection of properties to gauge your preferences and what features resonate with you the most. Your detailed feedback is invaluable, allowing us to refine our search and present homes that align perfectly with your desires.
- Make an offer. Once you’ve found your dream home, you may want to move quickly. We will guide you on a reasonable first offer to start negotiations based on market conditions. Also, make sure you consider closing costs which could account for 2-5% of the home price.
- Negotiate. Prepare to go back and forth with the seller a few times on price and selling conditions. Your Dervik Real Estate Broker will be your advocate here and will get you as much as possible for your money while being fair and respectful to the seller and their real estate agent.
- An accepted offer. Pop the champagne! If you reach an agreement, you’ll pay due diligence fee to the seller and make a deposit to an escrow account to show good-faith. Escrow is usually 30 days where the seller takes the house off the market with the contractual expectation that you’ll purchase the house - provided you don’t find any serious problems during the inspection.
- Do a home inspection. Even if the home appears to be flawless, there’s no substitute for having a professional inspector review the property for quality, safety, and general condition of your potential home. You don’t want to be surprised with a home that needs a lot of unexpected repairs. If the inspection reveals undisclosed serious defects, you can negotiate further to have the seller make repairs or discount the selling price. You’ll also likely have the option to withdraw your offer and get your deposit money back.
- Closing. When your negotiations with the seller are successful, and the inspection came back clean, you should be ready to close. At your closing, you’ll spend a little over an hour signing lots of paperwork and then will be handed the keys.
