Home Buyer’s Guide and Tools

Strategic Home Buying

Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will make, with long-term financial ramifications. It calls for many informed decisions and for good advice from a real estate professional. When buying a home, you can learn from the knowledge and skill of a Real Estate Agent. We’ll make the home-buying process easier for you because our agents are highly trained, experienced, and fulltime. Buyers will have access to a plethora of services and specialists for post-home purchasing assistance.

Want to Become a Home Owner in 2022?

The 2022 housing market looks a lot like 2021: bidding wars abound, houses are getting snatched up in record time, and demand still outstrips supply. How can home buyers succeed despite the obstacles? Get creative, say the experts. Following the status quo when home shopping and making an offer just won’t cut it in today’s market. Read on for pro tips that can help you score a deal, outmaneuver your rivals, and achieve your homeownership dreams.

Know The 2022 Housing Market

The 2022 housing market is very tough. That’s no secret. But homes sold at a record pace in 2021 — which means millions of buyers were successful in their quest. So how did they do it? What tactics can you use to score a home when competing against many other buyers?

If you want to own a home, and believe that homeownership is a strong financial move for you, then you must be prepared to fight for the available inventory.  Winning a multiple offer situation takes creativity today.

Rising house prices require buyers to be smarter about what, where, and when they buy a home. This may require, for example, looking at smaller homes and different locations or buying with a partner to keep the house affordable.

But being inventive and resourceful doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Work closely with a trusted real estate agent, who can help you devise the right approaches that can help you find and claim the right home.

Save For Down Payment and Closing Costs

You don’t need 20% down to buy a home. In fact, many buyers can get into a home with as little as 3% 0r zero down. But saving up for a bigger down payment can help your chances of scoring a home in today’s competitive market. Remember that the more money you put down, the stronger your offer appears to a seller and the more motivated they will be to accept.

If you’re having trouble coming up with funds for your down payment and closing costs — or want to boost the savings your already have — contact me.

Find An Affordable Home

Locating an affordable property in an area you prefer is the single most important box on the list to check. My advice? Find the worst house on the best street and take your time improving it into your own oasis. Look for homes that you can make perfect, not homes that are perfect right now that everyone else is fighting for.

Keep in mind that the prices of homes tend to decrease the further you get from a city center or other similar location. So it doesn’t hurt to broaden your horizons and widen your map. “Look for homes that are technically further away but are a short commute or near public transportation.  You might find considerable savings by adding a bit more to your commute.

If you work from home, you can get more creative about the location. Living out in a country area further from a city may save you considerably, while you can still visit the city for fun occasions. Just make sure the rural location you choose has sufficient infrastructure, resources, and amenities, including broadband access.

Get The Seller to Accept Your Offer

Here’s where you’ll need to be extra clever and have the right timing. Choose a real estate agent who understands game theory and valuation comparable, Says Faruk Bhuiyan. A quality real estate agent can be the difference between closing the deal or losing it.

Speed and simplicity will help you with your offer. In this market, you can’t wait weeks or even days to put in an offer on something you love. Know your math going in, and then you can make informed decisions when you find the right house.

What Can I do For You to Buy The Right Home?

Get The Right Home Loan

I’ll help you determine how much home you can actually afford. I’ll suggest additional ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods. I’ll also introduce you to a mortgage lender and arrange to have you “pre-approved” which can improve your negotiating position and enable you to achieve your home-buying objectives faster and with less stress.

Negotiate The Best Price and Terms For You

Providing client level services, I can work for you as a buyer’s agent and help negotiate the best price and terms for you. Or, I can serve as a seller’s sub-agent (or disclosed dual agent), acting as a liaison between you and the seller to present offers and counteroffers until an agreement is reached.

Locate The Right Home For You

I’ll will help you work out a realistic idea of the home best suited to your needs – size, style, features, location, accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping, and other personal preferences. I’ve access to a multiple listing service for all available homes in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), can evaluate them in terms of your needs and affordability, and will not waste your time showing you unsuitable homes. I can often suggest simple, imaginative changes that could make a home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.

Professional Real Estate Advise

I have the tools and technology to provide information on real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities, and may be aware of proposed zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy. Although the law does not normally require an attorney to review documents or oversee real estate closings, I can provide you with a list of law practitioners to choose from if you would like to use the services of an attorney. I can provide you with a list of professional services like qualified home inspectors, termite inspectors, home stagers, and help to coordinate inspection appointments.

Smooth Closing of The Transaction

As your real estate agent, I’ll help familiarize you with the closing process and obtain closing figures in advance of closing for your review.

Enhanced Market Knowledge

I have advanced expertise within my specialized cities and neighborhoods.

My Insight and Connections

As the top agent in the Los Angeles and Orange County Area, I have exclusive connections and access to off-market properties. Contact for home buying.

Detailed Deal-Structuring

My experience, knowledge and training focus on negotiating the best purchase price for my clients.

Post-Purchasing Assistance

Clients receive access to interior designers, handyman services, and advantageous pricing from preferred vendors.

Start Your Home Buying Journey

Are you ready to get serious about buying a home in 2022? If so, then it’s time to connect with a mortgage lender and get preapproved. Every prospective home buyer needs a preapproval to learn how much they can afford, which types of mortgage they qualify for, and how expensive their payments will be. Not to mention, your preapproval letter gives you the clout to make a serious offer on a home you love.

Complimentary Service for Buyers

I am committed to providing exceptional service to my clients. I invest time, energy, and money in all my clients. Below are the complimentary services I offers to each of my buyers. Call/Text Faruk at (562) 213-8892 for a Free Home Buying Consultation.