Buyers Guide
Offer and Negotiating
This is how the offer process typically works:
- Your agent will submit a written signed offer on your behalf to the seller’s real estate agent, along with the presentation of your qualifications.
- The seller may accept or counter your offer as part of a price negotiation.
- The conclusion of the process will result in a written agreement upon the price, terms and closing date.
- You and the seller will need to engage capable and experienced South Carolina-based real estate attorneys.
Going to Contract
Once your offer has been accepted and signed, you will enter the contract stage.
- Your escrow check will be deposited.
- Arrangements will be made to comply with the terms of the contract such as arranging for inspections.
- If you are obtaining financing, you will work with your lender to provide them with necessary paperwork to complete your loan & an appraisal will be ordered on the property.
- Once all terms of the contract have been met, you will then proceed to closing with your attorney.
Why Use an Agent
Purchasing a home is not only one of the largest purchases you may ever make but also an investment in the future. Market knowledge and experience is necessary when making such an important decision. Ongoing and personalized service and follow up throughout are equally crucial.
Therefore, you must work with an experienced and knowledgeable agent who can offer a wealth of information along with strong negotiating, and problem-solving skills. In an area with over 300 real estate firms, choosing the right firm makes all the difference.
The Bluffton Realty Difference
For more than 30 years, Bluffton Realty has earned the trust of its clients and the respect of its colleagues in the real estate industry. We keep confidences and represent each party with the highest level of service in every transaction, large or small.
Bluffton Realty’s agents offer in-depth market expertise and have intimate knowledge of the Low Country. Our level of attentiveness and understanding helps us match buyers with properties that reflect their lifestyles, needs, and personalities. And while our approach is thoughtful, our responsive agents move quickly in order to ensure that buyers have access to the newest and best properties on the market.
Our goal is to make the buying process as seamless as possible, exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our approach has provided Bluffton Realty with countless referrals and clients we have enjoyed working with for decades.