HOW TO CHOOSE A BUYER'S AGENT

Wow! You've made the decision. It's time to buy a new home! Whether you're a renter now and you'll be buying your first home or if you're a current homeowner who has a need for change, CENTURY 21 Ohio Northern Realty can help you find that new home in the most convenient and least time-consuming ways!

QUALIFYING FOR A MORTGAGE  At CENTURY 21 Ohio Northern Realty we are in contact with many lenders who offer special programs for all types of financing, be it conventional, FHA, VA, or first-time buyer special programs.  Our own CENTURY 21 Mortgage Company can make a loan decision for you within 24 hours, guaranteed. 

SPECIALIZED AGENTS   Many agents choose to continue their real estate educations and receive designations and become accedited. At CENTURY 21 Ohio Northern Realty many of our agents offer a service for the senior community call CENTURY 21 Mature Moves. We take care of all the details big and small so you don't have to!

BEGINNING THE SEARCH  Once you know your qualifications and have an idea of how much you plan to spend on your new home, your agent will determine your wants and needs in your new home by asking you questions.  Your agent will be able to find all homes currently available in the location(s) you choose, whether those homes are for sale by owner or listed with any other broker.  If you have an e-mail address, your agent will be able to e-mail you photos and details about all homes that suit your needs as they come on the market.  There's no need for you to spend your valuable time driving through neighborhoods, going through open houses, or researching the Internet or media.  All the work will be done for you! 

MAKING THE OFFER  Your CENTURY 21 Ohio Northern Realty agent will prepare a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) for you once you find a home that meets your needs.  That CMA will enable you to make a fairly priced offer on the home, without concerning yourself about overpaying for the property.  Your agent will guide you through the offer, making certain you understand all the terms of the purchase agreement before signing.  Your offer will be presented to the seller(s) as soon as possible.  Most often, if you are in a "multiple offer" situation, you will be informed.  Whether you are to be informed is the seller(s) decision.

AFTER OFFER ACCEPTANCE  Your CENTURY 21 Ohio Northern Realty agent will redeem your promissory note, arrange for any inspections you requested, and set up your loan application with the lender of your choice.  Your agent will keep you informed during the course of the loan process as to how things are progressing.  Upon loan approval and signing of your mortgage papers, you can begin the final stages of your move.  Your agent will answer any questions you might have regarding utility transfers and your receiving the keys to your new home.

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Should I sell? Should I live with the kids? I have too many memories! How am I going to fit all this big furniture into a smaller new space? What do I do with all my belongings? Should I sell, refinance, move into a condo or retirement home? HELP!

We're committed to the needs of seniors. We understand. We listen.

ARE YOU READY TO SLIP INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE?

We'll coordinate the sale of your current house, find you something that suits your needs, and assist you with all those scary decisions. Just give us a call. We'll work out all the details for you! Call us today at 440-895-2121 to see what we can do for you!