Home Buying Basics
Choosing a Realtor®
 Of all the decisions you'll face when buying a home, there's none more important than the person you choose to represent you.
The job of your Sales Associate is to support you in finding the right home with the best possible terms, and to aid you through the entire process. Your Sales Associate will explain the process of buying a home, and familiarize you with the various activities, documents and procedures that you will experience throughout the transaction.
Tips For Selecting A Realtor
Your Real Estate Professional should be:
- Knowledgeable about the communities of interest to you.
- Aware of the complicated local and state requirements affecting your transaction.
- Effective in multi-party, face-to-face negotiations.
- Highly-trained, with access to programs for continued learning and additional certifications.
- Technology-focused.
- Assisted by a fully-staffed marketing department.
- Supported by professional legal counsel.
When you select property on our website, our Customer Account Manager will contact you to assign the Sales Associate who best meets your needs. Click here to have a Sales Associate contact you today.
Financing
 Most real estate professionals and mortgage lenders recommend pre-qualifying for a loan before selecting a home to purchase. This process will help you:
- Determine the price range you can afford.
- Understand the types of loans you qualify for.
- Determine what your monthly payment will be.
- Estimate the down payment and closing costs.
To get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan from Gibraltar Mortgage Southwest, our lender, click here.
To learn about the loan process, click here. |
