No Need to Worry About Paperwork!

A professional home buyer is a person who specializes in buying real estate properties. The job of a professional home buyer requires a great deal of expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage the paperwork involved in a buy/sell transaction. When you are selling a house the traditional way there can be a TON of paperwork. That can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Working with a professional home buyer can make the transaction smooth and seamless, with very little paperwork to bog you down. The following article will outline the various steps involved in the process and how a professional home buyer handles all the paperwork in a buy/sell transaction.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

The first step in many buy/sell transaction is to have the property inspected by a licensed inspector. This inspector will examine the property and provide a detailed report of any issues, repairs, or upgrades that need to be made. A professional home buyer should be able to handle all or most of this him or her self. Usually just one visit and they can make a proper determination of what deficiencies a property has. Some instances where they might require assistance would be assessing potential foundation or structural issues. Regardless, there is no paperwork to worry about here =)

Review of Contracts and Forms

Once the property has been inspected, the professional home buyer will review the contract that needs to be signed and submitted, the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The home buyer will ensure that all of the necessary information is included in these forms and that all parties involved have signed them. A professional home buyer’s purchase and sale agreement should be very simple and straightforward. No fine print or irrelevant paragraph’s. You should always carefully review any legal document and make sure you understand everything before signing.

Due Diligence

Due diligence is an important step in the buy/sell process and involves the professional home buyer researching the property and conducting a thorough review of all relevant information. Once the purchase and sale agreement is signed they will turn it over to the title attorney to process the sale. The title attorney will review the property’s title, checking for any liens or encumbrances. The home buyer may verify all necessary permits and approvals have been obtained if work has been recently performed at the property. The home buyer will also verify that the property is zoned for the intended use and that there are no environmental hazards on the property. No additional paperwork here =)

Closing

The closing is the final step in the buy/sell process and involves the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. Once the title attorney is ready to pass the act of sale they will coordinate a closing between you and the buyer. During the closing, the deed will be signed transferring ownership, the settlement statement will be signed outlining all costs and proceeds, and most title attorney’s will have a set of their standard privacy forms and indemnifications. Once the buyer and seller sign the deal is complete. Buyer walks away with keys and you walk away with your check. All paperwork here is prepared by the title attorney =)

In conclusion, a professional home buyer plays a critical role in the buy/sell process by managing all of the paperwork involved in the transaction. By conducting due diligence, reviewing contracts and forms, and handling the closing processes, a professional home buyer ensures that the buy/sell transaction is smooth and efficient. By working with a professional home buyer, buyers and sellers can be confident that their investment is in good hands and that they are protected throughout the buying and selling process.