Buying a Home

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The Traditions of Braselton

Congratulations on deciding on The Traditions of Braselton for your new home.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a home in the Traditions of Braselton! Follow our simple steps to finding your Dream Home!

Are you going to use an agent/broker?

You need to because most homes for sale are listed by a Real Estate broker who represents that seller NOT YOU! More

Find a trustworthy licensed Real Estate Professional:

The brokers and agents at Dream Street Property have over 50 combined years experience in the Greater Atlanta real estate market. Our personalized strategic buyer’s plan will have you in your dream home in no time! More

Get Pre-qualified:

Getting your financing arranged and pre-qualified by your lender allows you to have buying power, and shows the seller you are serious about buying a home. More

Time to shop!

Your agent will verify current information and make sure your selections are available and make appointments to accompany you to tour your selected homes. Or if you prefer we will personally preview your selections for you! More

Make your selection and make an offer!

Our agents are experts at writing contracts and negotiating prices! More

Offer accepted:

Proceed to due diligence, your time to evaluate and inspect the property for any underlying problems. More

Time to Close!

Remember, if financing, the closing attorney represents the bank. Your Dream Street agent will be there to represent you! More

Using an Agent/Broker

You need to because most homes for sale are listed by a Real Estate broker who represents that seller NOT YOU! That is Seller Agency where the listing broker has the legal duty (Fiduciary) to represent that seller.
The other side of this is Buyer Agency is where the Buyer Broker has the legal duty to represent the you, the buyer in the purchase of your new home.
Some buyers want to deal with the sellers broker directly because they think that they will save the commission. You cannot negotiate the commission with the seller who has listed their house for sale with a broker because they have a contract with that broker with an agreed commission. Any deviation from that listing agreement will require the listing agreement to be amended by the seller and their broker.

Find a Trustworthy Licensed Real Estate Professional

Get Pre-qualified

Getting your financing arranged and pre-qualified by your lender allows you to have buying power, and shows the seller you are serious about buying a home.
If you are going to use financing to purchase your new home, pre qualifying means buying power!
And what does that mean? It means that you, as a buyer, have taken the time to examine your finances, and have worked with a lender to determine how much home you can afford.
This, in turn, communicates to the seller that you are a serious contender in the market, and that you are able to, in fact, pay the seller what you offer.
Contact your preferred lender in order to start the process–then shop with confidence with your Dream Street real estate agent!
Have more questions about pre qualifying for a home?
Contact Dream Street today!
Judy Crawford 770-513-1503

Time to shop!

Make your selection and make and offer!

Our agents are experts at writing contracts and negotiating price!
“I found a great new home! But how do I know how much to offer?”
Navigating the ups and downs of the real estate market can be tricky!
Our real estate agents at Dream Street are seasoned professionals who are here to help! We evaluate the specific market where your potential home is located and devise a targeted approach to negotiating the best sales price of the home. We will draw up the offer, making sure to include any special requests you may need, such as having the seller pay for closing costs, or a specific closing date. We will then communicate with you any counter offer the seller may have, and see you through this process until the deal is made!
Have any questions about our targeted approach to making an offer on your dream home? Call us today!
Judy Crawford 770-513-1503

Offer accepted

Proceed to due diligence, your time to evaluate and inspect the property for any underlying problems.
Congratulations! You have successfully negotiated a contract on a new home! But it’s not a done deal yet! Next comes the period known in the real estate world as “due diligence”. During this time you have two options. You can accept the home “as is”, or you can take advantage of this time to do any and all inspections you need to make sure the home is acceptable. Remember, in most cases, once you take ownership of the home, the seller no longer has responsibility to make amends for any issue that may arise. This is your time to protect yourself BEFORE making a large investment. Your Dream Street agent will be with you through the due diligence process. We will negotiate any repairs for issues that may arise during inspection, and help you make sure the property is in acceptable condition.
Call us today!
Judy Crawford 770-513-1503
Jim Crawford 404-663-0793

Time To Close

So, it’s closing day and you are heading to the closing table!

This is an exciting time and there will be lots of paperwork flying and signatures needed – and that lawyer at the head of the table will make sure everything goes ok for you – right? Wrong.

That lawyer is there to represent the lender.

Your Dream Street agent is there to represent you!

While we are not lawyers, and cannot offer legal advice, we can make sure you are prepared as well as be your additional eyes and ears at the closing table. A lot can go wrong at closing, and our agents have the experience to avoid the pitfalls and offer solutions so that the sale can close and you can get the keys to your new home!

Have questions about closing?

Give us a call today!

Judy Crawford 770-513-1503

Jim Crawford 404-663-0793