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Buying A Home | Video 2 Writing An Offer Understanding the different parts of a real estate contract
Sean Keenon
The Legends Realty Group
www.LegendsAtlanta.com
sean@legendsatlanta.com
(470)388-4601
First, if you are using an agent, your agent will likely hate it if/when you say "Well Sean said" and they will have their own opinions. So be careful imparting my, or any other person you found online’s, advice.
Before you make an offer, ask yourself if you are okay if you don't get this home or if you will be devastated if you miss out on this home because it is the home of your dreams? Depending on how you answer this question will dictate how aggressive you need to be when making your offer.
Either way you go, it is always best to ask the seller, or their agent how you can make your offer accommodating for them? If you are flexible on things such as the closing date, ask them if they want to close quickly (speak with your lender before you offer to close too quickly) or do they need more time to pack up their things? Something we as agents don’t always love, but is very helpful in a seller’s market is possibly giving them time to move out after closing. We as agents usually have preferred closing attorneys or escrow and title companies that we prefer to work with. Offer to use theirs. You’d be surprised at how much this simple item can affect the agent’s tilt towards your offer in close offer situations. In the end, as a buyer, you are paying for the fees for these companies, but their services and fees are all very similar and going with the listing agent's preferred one may save you more than offering thousands more in purchase price.
Ask if they have any other offers in yet or if they are expecting any. Listing agents are not supposed to disclose any other offer details without the seller’s permission, but if other offers are in, you or your agent may be able to get a feel on how strong you need to be. Simple questions such as, would a conventional loan with a full-price offer be competitive? Some will say yes or no, and others will say to just submit your best offer.
Understand your earnest money. We discussed your down payment and closing costs in the previous video, but your earnest money is a good faith deposit that you are risking losing, should you cancel after your protected periods such as due diligence, appraisal and loan contingencies are up. This money goes towards your total cash to close that is due at closing. Your cash to close is the money owed for the balance of the down payment and closing costs after all credits and deductions have been calculated.
In a buyer’s market, you can often get away with a minimal earnest money deposit. In a seller’s market, however, it is common practice to be about 1% of the purchase price. The more you put up as your earnest money, the more the seller will have faith that you will fight to complete the purchase. If you have a good agent who knows how to protect your earnest money throughout the process, you should feel confident in putting up a fair amount of money to make your offer look as good as possible.
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Komentáře

  • @jameszarovsky2194
    @jameszarovsky2194 Před 2 měsíci

    U have not been to the Georgia Coast.

  • @arb3413
    @arb3413 Před 11 měsíci

    Thinking or relocating there from Chicago...mainly for the weather

  • @neox9369
    @neox9369 Před rokem

    You said Georgia doesn’t have beaches, Georgia has a 90-100 mile coast line. It also has beautiful barrier Islands as well including Cumberland Island with wild horses and plenty of historic sites.

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    thank you

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    very informational

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    it rarely snows here which sucks

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    unfortunately it is true that there are not many authentic mexican food restaurants nearby 😔

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    in all my years of living in Georgia i have yet to encounter an alligator

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    yay to almost no alligators!

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    georgia all the way🥳

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    lol i wish

  • @emilyzegarra1062
    @emilyzegarra1062 Před rokem

    thank you very much! I found this very helpful

  • @shawn3390
    @shawn3390 Před rokem

    'Promo sm' 😬

  • @DizDymeIzSoleGit
    @DizDymeIzSoleGit Před rokem

    The music is over powering your voice at different times

  • @HeroHeatingCoolingofHoschton

    Nice video!

  • @nuspinesteven
    @nuspinesteven Před rokem

    Nice video. Just wondering, who told you residents don’t need a membership to play the course? That’s not what I’ve been told

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před rokem

      Sorry if I misspoke or wasn't clear. Residents are not required to be members, but a membership is required in order to play the course.

  • @elainemiller266
    @elainemiller266 Před rokem

    Any smaller1-2 bedroom home's??

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před rokem

      Not to my knowledge. If you want to be in Buford City Schools, there might be some in the older downtown part of Buford.

  • @elainemiller266
    @elainemiller266 Před rokem

    😉👍👍

  • @anupamknath
    @anupamknath Před rokem

    Do a tour on Bogan Bridge community plz

  • @lifeoftalcie7989
    @lifeoftalcie7989 Před 2 lety

    Does it snow in all of Georgia in December?

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      I don't think it has since I've been here. It has mainly been in January or February.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    The kayaking shoutouts are catching me right in the feels!!!!

  • @ronwest6653
    @ronwest6653 Před 2 lety

    sounds like a whiner from Gwinnett County schools fer sure

  • @Watchoutforsnakez
    @Watchoutforsnakez Před 2 lety

    I can make my own Mexican food. Nice video.

  • @Annanomius
    @Annanomius Před 2 lety

    I live in this neighborhood

  • @heehaw8401
    @heehaw8401 Před 2 lety

    It’s crowded and lots of crime.

    • @Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am
      @Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am Před rokem

      Really?

    • @neox9369
      @neox9369 Před rokem

      @@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Amlies, pay the comment no mind.

    • @Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am
      @Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am Před rokem

      Georgia’s rural is lavish and a fresh breath of air. Except Atlanta

    • @heehaw8401
      @heehaw8401 Před rokem

      @@neox9369 I live in Georgia.

    • @neox9369
      @neox9369 Před rokem

      @@heehaw8401 I live in the ATL metro area too, don’t mislead people with innacurate info. In fact, for a major city it’s not even in the top 10 when it comes to crime, the area is so vast also.

  • @PreppyAddie_123
    @PreppyAddie_123 Před 2 lety

    You did not pass my house

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      We do video the entire neighborhood but trim it down for time as well as minimize showing people who might be working or walking.

    • @PreppyAddie_123
      @PreppyAddie_123 Před 2 lety

      That's OK thanks

  • @staycompassionate3811

    How diverse is this city?

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Ii feel like it's very diverse, but I would have to refer you to the census data.

  • @user-tj4ru2vy2m
    @user-tj4ru2vy2m Před 2 lety

    Very good info, thank you

  • @unicornmadness6286
    @unicornmadness6286 Před 2 lety

    Does your wife do these videos as well? Great content, thanks.

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Hi Emily. Thank you for your comment. My wife has her hands full helping with the kids activities and schools. She does help me come up with content, but doesn't do the videos. Happy Monday!

  • @alexisehimen3795
    @alexisehimen3795 Před 2 lety

    so do people pay for closing costs with another check or credit card?

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Hi Alexis. Your closing costs are added to your down payment and you will wire the total "cash to close" to the closing attorney a day or 2 before you close.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    My wife wants to know if there is a Hobby Lobby and Starbucks nearby? haha

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Haha. Starbucks is right down the street and Hobby Lobby is about 10 minutes away by the Mall of Georgia.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    I did not know there was a prison in Buford and I grew up in Gwinnett County. Another great video.

    • @aminormaximum2446
      @aminormaximum2446 Před 2 lety

      I have never seen a prison, and it has zero impact on the area. Buying a house in Buford is the best investment that you can make. My mother came here with nothing 10 years ago. She bought a condo, then had to let me sister live there, so she bought a house. She is very fortunate that she did. The condo is almost 3 times higher in value, and the house (bought about 6 years ago) has doubled.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    I feel like I've seen you before in real life.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    The best and worst thing about Georgia is you can get 2-3 seasons in a week depending on the time of year. Haha

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      True. I feel like I've experienced that in most places I've been with actual seasons. The saying always goes "If you don't like the weather her, wait 5 minutes". Haha

  • @jessicashipley2347
    @jessicashipley2347 Před 2 lety

    So thankful we had you as our agent when buying our new construction home. Just like you mentioned, we were offered a much better lot simply because you knew what to ask. Also, during closing it was nice to have another set of eyes looking for things. We didn’t know all the things to look for, you certainly did and I’m thankful.

  • @69Disciple
    @69Disciple Před 2 lety

    Great video. (Very random but I saw a Ferrari in one of the garages 💀)

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Thanks Joshua. Ya. There are a lot of corporate executives and pro athletes that live in the area. You see quite a few nice cars driving around.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    I like these and they are close to a lot of rivers I like to kayak.

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Very true. This community is in a great location for a lot of great activities.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    Another great video even though I didn't hear anything about kayaking. Lol

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    Appreciate the kayak shoutout. Keep up the good work.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    Another great video.

  • @seanshipley5022
    @seanshipley5022 Před 2 lety

    You didn't mention that we have Taco Bell. :)

  • @sachinshrivastava05
    @sachinshrivastava05 Před 2 lety

    HI , Can you provide more info on Seckinger high school buford ga , Do Thompson Mill Rd communities will come under this High School area

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      Hi Sachin. Thanks for asking. Based on the map we've seen, yes, most of Thompson Mill will come under Seckinger. If your child currently goes to Mill Creek, they will have the option of staying at Mill Creek or going to Seckinger. We have 2 currently attending Mill Creek and they will be opting to stay there, but our youngest will be going to Seckinger once she is a Freshman. For a map of the boundaries, we've uploaded a pdf that you can view and download (the download allows you to zoom in more) on our website here: legendsatlanta.com/all-about-buford%2C-ga Feel free to reach out with any other questions.

    • @sachinshrivastava05
      @sachinshrivastava05 Před 2 lety

      @@legendsrealtygroup4389 thanks. My child is in middle school now. I am worried for new high school. How it will perform and will my kid will get right growing opportunity. So want to know more about school’s features

    • @legendsrealtygroup4389
      @legendsrealtygroup4389 Před 2 lety

      @@sachinshrivastava05 The focus of the school is going to be teaching children content more focused on AI and technology. As I mentioned, my youngest is planning to go there. She's in middle school as well right now. The new principal is the previous principal of Jones Middle School, Memorie Reesman. You can reach out to her for more information on the school at memorie.reesman@gcpsk12.org. I believe they are also planning to do some informational meetings at the middle schools to help answer some of those question we parents might have.

  • @adrianthriveagentsolutions3545

    This great info!