Buyers Guide
A step by step handbook from Deah Hendriksz that covers financing, offers, escrow, inspections and moving day. Read it online or download your copy.
The Handbook
Everything in One Place
Deah wrote this guide so you know what to expect before you ever make an offer. It explains each step in plain language, from meeting your agent to getting your keys.
Inside you will also find worksheets for tracking your budget, rating the homes you tour and following your closing costs. Take some time to read it in detail, then bring your questions to Deah.
Flip Through
A Look Inside the Book
Every page is styled the same way as the printed guide, so you can find what you need fast.
What You Will Learn
Six Parts, One Plan
Agency and Representation
Who your agent works for, how agency relationships differ and what a buyer broker agreement does.
Money and Pre Approval
Check your credit, set a budget, learn what lenders look for and what not to do during the loan process.
Home Shopping
Tips for touring, five signs a home is the right fit and a wants and needs checklist.
Offers and Negotiation
How much to offer, what makes an offer stronger and what happens after you submit.
Title and Escrow
How escrow works, what title insurance covers, who pays what and how to track closing costs.
Inspection to Closing
Inspections, appraisals, the final walk through, moving checklists and your first day as an owner.
Worksheets and Checklists
Tools You Will Actually Use
Money Worksheets
A mortgage payment calculator, down payment sources and a closing cost tracker.
Home Shopping Worksheets
Rate your location preferences, score each listing and rank wants against needs.
Final Walk Through Checklist
Walk the exterior, windows and doors, safety features and interior before you close.
Moving Checklists
Timelines for the weeks before your move, utilities, address changes and your first day after closing.
Take It With You
Download Your Copy
Save the full Buyers Guide to your phone or computer, or read it online in your browser.
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Free Consultation with Deah
Let’s Talk About Your Home Search
(425) 407-2800, any day 7 am to 7 pm
Tell Deah where you are in the buying process and what you are looking for. She will take it from there.
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