On choosing house

Pre-requisites

  • Need to proof 20% in bank
  • get pre-qualified by bank for mortgage loan
    • imporyant to note that mortgage might not be granted even if pre-approved

To Maker offer

  • Make available escrow ernest 1% down
  • Longer property is listed on the market, the lower the price we are to offer
  • Can withdraw Ernest 1% down anytime within the 14 days period
  • make sure to check how refund is handled

Escrow process

  • starts as soon as seller accepts offer
  • 14 days for completion
  • Paperwork 1: Assessment by bank
    • Comparison of closing price for similar houses in the neighborhood to make sure they are not financing mortgages above actual valuation of the house
  • Paperwork 2: Inspection
    • Check to find out if there are any structural problems

Getting mortgages

  • Avoid dealing with mortgage brokers
  • Deal directly with the bank for better rates

On negotiation:

  • It’s ok to always ask for anything, the worst thing that u will get is a NO

Different buyers have different decision making process. They consider different things

  • Analytical profiles –
    • determines key matrix fast and makes decision fast using decision tree modeling.
    • Example
      • Save cash here,
      • tear down wall and
      • room there to make space
  • Others slower:
    • consider the size of rooms too small
    • cant see pass what is currently there to what could be there

Dealing with Game Theory situation:

  • Make offers for multiple properties
  • withdraw lower ranking offers as soon as higher ranking offer is accepted

source: Rommel, my Chiropractor

 

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