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Finding a home is easy. Finding a home that fits your needs takes experience. Lots of websites display all local listings and tax assessor information, maybe a sold price. But is that all the information you really look for? For example, a major real estate search engine shows a property on an outdated map that looks like it backs up to a field. It could really be just a field, or it could be an already developed area of land, maybe a new subdivision. If you were looking for something offering privacy, would that matter to you? 

Maybe you are looking for a campus investment property to buy while some of your family attends Indiana University. You may get information about the rental occupancy online, but there are more steps to it than that. There are city jurisdictions and permits reflecting expiration dates that are important to know about. When a permit for a campus investment property is up for renewal, it has to be inspected by the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department.  Certain items of safety including window size for fire escape and handrails have to be corrected before a permit is even issued.

If you are looking at a condo in Bloomington, many HOA fees vary around town. And how the money is spent/budgeted can vary as well. It is also important to think about the cost of the fees when thinking about resale and how it would compete with others on the market. Also, you want to make sure that you are getting your money’s worth, knowing the siding will be powerwashed, roof replacement is on order/in the budget, etc.

Let the experience of The Graves Team work for you to save you from major home buying headaches!

Buying A Home

Susan's home buying experience is well rounded in many property types. Whether you are purchasing your first home, upsizing, downsizing, selecting an investment property, buying a vacation home or choosing land and building from the ground up, Susan's detailed buyer services will allow you to select the home that's right for you. With her constant involvement in real estate, you will be able to get information about properties as soon, if not before they hit the public marketplace.

Working With a Lender

Working with a lender beforehand gives you insight as to what your buying range is, what you can expect your monthly payments to be, financing types available to you and more. It also helps sellers see you are serious about their home when you can provide them with a pre-approval letter.

What to Offer and Writing an Offer

You've been searching for a home and have found one you're ready to make an offer on. Congratulations! You're on your way to becoming a homeowner. Whether you are a first time home buyer or this is your fourth or fifth house, nothing is more exciting than to negotiate your dream home. Susan will walk you through every page of the offer which consists of these main parts: offering price, earnest money, physical address of the property and included/excluded items, types of financing, types of inspections, closing date/possession, deed and title company selection, settlement fees and a section called further conditions to specify certain conditions you feel are necessary in order to purchase the home. Susan will also provide you with a price range of comparable homes, discuss market activity and more to help assist you in determining an offering price on your newly found home.

Keeping You Informed Throughout the Buying Process

Deadlines, contractors and title companies, oh my! Susan will keep you on track with any deadlines you may have including financing approval, responding to inspections and closing date. She can also assist you by providing you with resources for mortgage lenders, home inspectors, repair contractors, title companies and more. Susan's commitment to service will provide you a great buying experience.

Buying While Selling

Do you have a home to sell and want to know how much it's worth? Fill out Susan's Free Home
Market Analysis to get an idea of your home's market value.

Resources Especially For You

With over 20 years experience, we have worked with top notch lenders, home inspectors, new home builders,
specialty home improvement companies and more to offer you referrals for any part of your transaction.

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The Susan Graves Team
Susan Graves - CRS,GRI, e-Pro, Licensed Indiana REALTOR
Kathy Stallsmith - CRS, GRI, e-Pro, Licensed Indiana REALTOR
Amanda Chitwood - e-Pro, Licensed Indiana REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Professionals
328 S. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone: 812-334-3563 Toll Free: 877-334-3563

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