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03 Buyer’s Advantage Program What you need to do to get enrolled 04 Buyer Advantage Program Enrollment Form 05 Buying with the Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team 06 Home Buying Process 07 Tasks and Time Frames 11 Misty Recommends... 12 The Misty SOLDwisch Team 14 Contact Us

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Buying with the Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team

Existing Homes. Once we know your wants and needs based on our initial consultation, we spend time researching that meet your criteria. We show you homes listed by any brokerage in the Des Moines metro area, and are able to narrow a list of hundreds of properties down to a manageable number. Our agents visit hundreds of homes every month and through this obtain real market knowledge and are able to save you Our team of Exclusive valuable time in the home buying process. Buyer Agents will (FSBO). We also work with evaluate your home homeowners who wish to sell their home themselves. In fact, many of our listings are people who have tried buying needs at our unsuccessfully to sell their homes. We maintain awareness of all for sale by owner properties in the area first meeting with you. and will be happy to arrange a showing for you. In this transaction, you will continue to be represented by us We are highly skilled with our buyer agreement. It is the seller who loses, as they complete the transaction with absolutely no in locating the ideal professional representation.

home for you, whether New Builder Construction. Many homebuyers are not aware that the sales representatives at new it’s an existing home, construction sales centers work for the builder, and do not represent the buyer’s best interests. We have a For Sale By Owner, extensive knowledge of area builders, floor plans, and lots, as well as schools, neighborhoods, and amenities. or a new builder As your Exclusive Buyer Agent, we will negotiate the purchase price on your behalf with the builder, assist construction! you in selecting upgrades, and ensure the building process goes smoothly.

Land/Home Sites. If you want to a site to build your dream home or are looking for land for agriculture purposes, our team has the expertise to help you find the ideal location and soil ratings.

The bottom line is to save you time & money, and leverage our EXPERTISE to help you to negotiate the best situation! Home Buying Process

Phase 1 Phase 2 Order Initial Consultation Appraisal with Mortgage Company MistySOLD Team Send Loan to Underwriting Application for Loan Credit Report Loan Approval Preapproval Order Abstract Preview Update Properties Company/ Online Attorney Create Title Opinion View Available Buyer to Properties Arrange Transfer of Utilities and Make an Offer Negotiate Obtain on Terms of Offer Homeowners Insurance Accepted Contract Mortgage Company Delivers Final Loan Docs to Buyer Arranges Closing for Home Company Inspection Closing Company Inspection Home Prepares CD Period Inspection Statement 7-10 Days Buyer Brings Negotiate Inspection Cashiers Check Repairs Addendum & ID to Closing

CLOSING Inspection Home Period Ends Ownership

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5 Real Estate Guide www.SOLDinCentralIowa.com Tasks and Time Frames We will go through several steps together while finding and purchasing your home. For many of these steps we simply inform you that the task has been completed for you; however, others may require some work from you. We inform you about every aspect of the transaction and remind you when there are tasks that you should be working to complete. The chart on the previous page shows the flow of these tasks so you can better understand the home buying process.

The first step in buying a home is to obtain loan pre-approval. This Task: provides you with the information you need to determine how much Secure Financing home you can afford and what type of monthly payment you are We Recommend comfortable with. In addition, many sellers do not consider offers from buyers who are not pre-approved. We work with several lenders who have proven to offer exceptional customer service and Time Frame: competitive interest rates. Before We Begin Looking

3 elements are crucial to the purchase of a home: Down Payment Closing Costs Conventional lenders typically require 10-20% down No matter what home you buy, there will be closing payment, although you may be able to find loans with costs. These can include origination fees, title opinion, no or less down payments. With down payments less attorney fees, a termite report, appraisal fees, document than 20%, you will likely have to pay private mortgage preparation fees and loan underwriting fees. Usually, insurance, which guarantees the lender will be repaid in these are due at closing, but sometimes they can be case of default. Mortgages insured by the Federal rolled into the mortgage. Housing Administration (FHA) and those available Depending on your mortgage, you may be able to through the Veterans Administration (VA) often require negotiate having some of the closing costs paid by the very low down payments, or none. FHA only requires a seller. 3.5% down payment. Ask your lender if you can qualify for one of these loans. Loan Qualification Primarily, your income plus the interest rate secured, If you have trouble coming up with the down payment, determines the size of the mortgage for which you there are some tips to ease the burden: qualify. The higher the interest rate, the higher the monthly payment, and subsequently, the more income Ask for a USDA Financing. you need to qualify for the mortgage. For conventional Many smaller communities qualify for 100% USDA financing, lenders generally limit the monthly payment financing programs. This requires NO down payment. to 28% of your gross monthly income. Exceptions can Income restrictions apply. be made depending on individual circumstances. The Convert stocks. Consider selling stock for the down payment. Sell an amount of debt you currently have may also factor into asset; if you have “toys” such as a boat, extra car, or other the decision. You absolutely need to contact a Lender assets, consider selling it for the down payment. prior to making any offer on any . This head start Money from relatives. gives you a chance to resolve any problems that may Today, lenders will allow you to use money from relatives arise without the pressure of contract deadlines. You as the down payment if it is provided as a gift. Check with can also get pre-approved for a loan, which puts you in your lender for restrictions. a strong position to make an offer on a home.

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Upon acceptance of your offer, you will arrange for an inspection of Task: the property. This needs to be completed during the inspection period Inspection so that if something is discovered during the inspection (that you We Recommend cannot live with and the seller is not willing to fix), you may cancel the contract and receive a refund of your earnest money. The inspection

will take two to four hours, and we strongly suggest you attend the Time Frame: home inspection. All homes will likely have a long list of minor Starts at acceptance repairs. However, we are mainly looking for major mechanical or of OFFER structural defects to the property. The cost of the inspection varies (7-10 days) based on the size and features of the home, and will range from $300-$400. This payment is due at the time of the inspection.

After the Inspection, we will complete an amendment to the contract. Task: This amendment will include any items that were discovered during Inspection the inspection that you would like the seller to repair for you. We will Addendum negotiate on your behalf with the seller for the repairs you want

Time Frame: completed. Once an agreement on repairs to be completed has been Immediately After reached, you will forfeit your right to any further repairs on the Receipt of property. Inspection Report

In order to close on your new home, you need to arrange for Task: Homeowner’s Hazard Insurance. Yo u will need to notify your lender of Obtain Homeowner’s the insurance company you choose, a contact name, and phone

Insurance number. Yo u may receive a discount by having your car insurance and We Recommend homeowner’s insurance with the same company, so check with your

Time Frame: current insurance agent about that benefit. We recommend that you After Inspection obtain at least two estimates from different agents and then make a decision. Period

Task: Yo u will need to transfer the utilities to your name before moving into Transfer Utilities / your new home. In order to save money on hook up fees call ahead and ask the utility companies to transfer the billing to your name upon Schedule Services cancellation by the seller. We will provide you with the utility Time Frame: companies serving your new home. If you need further information, Two Weeks Prior to please call us; we are here to help you. Closing Go to our Utilities Guide: http://www.soldincentraliowa.com/Utility-Information

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Task: Many times buyers plan to use monies from stocks or 401(k) Ensure Loan retirement plans as down payment on their new home. If you plan to liquidate stocks or 401(k) to supplement your down payment, the Commitment from money from the sale of these funds must be available in the form of Bank cash in your bank account at least 72 hours prior to getting a cashiers

Time Frame: check. Because a withdrawal from a 401(k) can be complicated and Two Weeks a time-consuming process, we advise you to begin the withdrawal of Prior to Closing these funds immediately.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: On average, most home mortgage loans goes through a quality control check. The lender does this to ensure that the borrower’s financial status has had no change since the approval of the loan was granted. No matter how good your financial situation, lenders strongly advise against changing your financial status from the date of your loan approval. This includes, but is not limited to, applying for new credit, gaining new credit, purchasing appliances, furniture, cars, changing jobs or quitting your job. An appropriate time to make any of the above financial changes would be after the closing and funding of your new home. If you have any questions about your purchase decisions while you are waiting to close on your new home, please consult your mortgage lender for advice.

Lenders need to make sure that you receive the Closing Disclosure at Task: least three business days before closing. This gives you time to review Closing Disclosure a summary of the final loan terms. (CD) The Closing Disclosure can be compared with the information

Time Frame: contained in the initial or a revised Loan Estimate (or, in the case of a Three (3) Business revised Closing Disclosure, the initial Closing Disclosure). Flexibility has been built into the rule to accommodate small, last-minute Days Prior to changes typical of purchase transactions. However, when changes to Closing the transaction are significant, a new three-business-day review period is required. Since large, last-minute changes should be rare, an additional review period should also be rare. To provide a Closing Disclosure three business days before the closing that reflects all of the terms of the transaction, settlement agents and creditors need as much information from the buyer, the seller and the agents about the transaction as far in advance of closing as possible. At the same time, most settlement issues, such as adjustments to seller credits to account for repairs, that are currently addressed as late as the day of closing can continue to be handled at closing without requiring a new three-business-day review period. .

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Task: Prior to Closing we will schedule a time for you to walkthrough your Final Walk through new home to ensure everything is in the condition you expect and to make sure there are no unexpected issues before you move in. If any Time Frame: issues are identified, we will work with the Seller’s agent to resolve Prior to Closing those issues.

Task: Yo ur Lender will set the final closing time with you, generally at the Closing Attorney/Settlement Agents office, and sometimes at the bank. They will give you instructions on the amount of a cashier’s check needed Time Frame: and who it should be made it. The closing will take approximately an Determined by your hour. We will be there with you to answer any transaction related lender questions and hand you the keys!

10 Real Estate Guide www.SOLDinCentralIowa.com Misty SOLDwisch Keith SOLDwisch Broker/Owner Broker/Manager REALTOR® REALTOR® RE/MAX Diamond Club Project Management Professional Iowa Association of REALTORS Platinum Award Licensed since 2008 Licensed since 1999

[email protected] [email protected] 515.229.9764 515.988.6927

Karla Derrickson Mia Fantauzzi Brian Harrison Buyer Specialist Buyer Specialist Buyer Specialist REALTOR® REALTOR® REALTOR® Licensed since 2001 Licensed since 2013 Licensed since 2015

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 515.979.5904 515.360.4028 515.229.9764

Deb Kurtz Nathan Lyman Ambria Luettjohann Buyer Specialist Home Selling Specialist Home Selling Specialist REALTOR® REALTOR® REALTOR® Licensed since 2010 Licensed since 2014 Licensed since 2011

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 515.491.7347 319.231.9364 515.250.1145

Meredith Moore Anastasia Protopappas Brian Slycord Marketing Assistant Client Concierge Home Selling Coordinator REALTOR® REALTOR® Licensed since 2015 Licensed since 2002

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 515.962.5555 773.208.0549 515.418.9127

Rene SOLDwisch Katie Wagner Leah Weaver Buyer Specialist Buyer Specialist Transaction Manager REALTOR® REALTOR® REALTOR® Licensed since 2012 Licensed since 2009 Licensed since 2015

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