Help For You
Buying a home is an exciting event in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meet your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family.
803-378-5208 8 AM - 6 PM For your convenience, John provides listings by email. You may also obtain Full MLS Access by clicking on the HOME SEARCH ALL button located at the top of this page. He knows that one transaction does not make a career. John strives to earn your future business and the opportunity to serve your friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers as well. He expects to do this because you will recognize the superior service and care that is provided during the transaction.
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area by providing information files on specified properties which will include additional photographs of interior and exterior detail. (If you cannot view the files sent to you please let me know and I will provide them in a different format [PDF])
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to view, setting up inspections at your request, and guiding you in the best direction for financing and legal assistance. (SC uses attorneys for all real estate closings)
- Make sure you obtain the home of your choice at a fair price and suitable terms. Avoiding pitfalls during the process is one of the benefits of working with an agent who has assisted more than 500 buyers, so far.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your Next Home:
- I can have a local mortgage loan expert review your credit scenario with you and make suggestions to increase your leverage in obtaining the best rate and terms possible.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Evaluate the loan programs that best meet your needs and go forward with confidence in your negotiations with a seller.
- Choose a REALTOR® who you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine which neighborhoods best match your needs.
- Identify important features you want and need in your next home.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and inspections you may decide you want.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and possibly private mortgage insurance.
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