Buying a Home
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Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be a very time-consuming and costly one if you're not familiar with all aspects of the process, and don't have all the best information and resources at hand like my dream home finder program or my Northern Illinois MLS search. One of my specialties is representing the best interests of real estate in Poplar Grove, Belvidere, Rockford and the surrounding River Valley area, assisting buyers throughout the home buying process. My comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. If you're like most people, buying a home is the biggest investment you will ever make. So whether you're buying a starter home, your dream home or an investment property, why not take advantage of my experience as a local market expert for Poplar Grove, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Boone County, Winnebago County to make the most informed decisions you can, every step of the way?
Sign up HERE for one of my FREE 1st time home buyer classes at the Belvidere Park District Rivers Edge Building
Upcoming Class:
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 or Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 All classes begin at 7:00PM
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ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY ROCKFORD/BELVIDERE AREA REAL ESTATE?
- It costs you nothing to have a realtor help you in finding your dream property!
- Are you looking for something in particular? Please let me assist you in finding your next Rockford area home by completing my Dream Home Finder form.
- Some of the best northern illinois homes are bought before most people even know they were on the market. Every morning at 8:00 a.m., I have access to the Rockford Area Real Estate “Hot Sheet.” I will immediately e-mail you with any listings that meet your criteria.
- Find a home you really love in northern illinois? I will set up a showing so you can walk through the home and have the best chance of making an offer before someone else does!
- Another benefit of working with a realtor is that when you want to make an offer on a property, I have access to see what other properties in the area have sold for. This helps you to know if an asking price is fair, or if you are paying too much!
- Regardless if your search takes 1 week or 1 year, you will never feel pressured and I will not give up until I find you the northern illinois real estate of your dreams!
- Searching for real estate? Search homes now on the easiest MLS search you have ever used!!
Be sure to check out my Northern Illinois Home Buying Guide
View my buyers presentation via Power Point right here
The Home Buying Process Typical Timeline:
| Selecting Homes | timeless |
| Viewing Homes | timeless |
| The Contract | timeless |
| Earnest Money | with contract, cashed on acceptance |
| Home Inspection | within 5 business days |
| Attorney Approval | within 5 business days |
| Mortgage Application | 7 business days, 21 for approval |
| Final Walk Through | 24 hours/day of closing |
| Closing | 30-60 days from acceptance |
| Moving/Possesion | Closing day or other |
| Referrals to Jeff | Today, tomorrow and Always! |
The following articles provide useful information and are a great place to start if you're considering buying a home.