We know the home buying experience can be fraught with mystery. Our experienced agents will leverage expertise, local market knowledge, and key industry partnerships to ease you through the process of finding your dream home. We’ve been down this road before, so we’ll first ask the necessary questions and gather the important data we need to kick off journey to home ownership. Let’s get started!
At this stage, our job is to maneuver all the financial pieces to ensure you’re on strong financial footing when that dream home becomes available. Our recommended network of lenders and financial experts will help tighten up your credit, determine exactly how much you can afford for both a home and a down payment, and make sure you’re formally pre-approved for a loan, all with the goal of solidifying your position as a serious market contender.
Now for the fun part! We’ll help you draw up a “wish list” of everything you’re looking for in not just your new home, but your new community as well. We’ll match your must-haves with your budget and then draw on our local expertise and network of industry colleagues to help you find a place that’s everything you wished for. Shopping for a home is exciting, so just have fun with it!
You’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to make an offer! We’ll help you formulate a fair, data-driven purchase offer based on in-depth market analysis, and draw up the purchase agreements. Then, we’ll leverage smart negotiating skills to guide you through contingencies and ensure you don’t spend any more than you need to. And, should things not work out with one offer, we’ll be ready with a game plan for the next.
Once your offer is selected, you can elect to inspect the property. If you do this, we’ll send an independent licensed inspector to fully check a home’s condition. Because it detects issues that aren’t apparent on a walk-through, a home inspection is a powerful negotiating tool and the best insurance you can ever get on a property. If issues arise, we’ll work with you to develop strategies on how best to proceed. You’re getting close, and you don’t want to set yourself up for a houseful of headaches.
This part can get complicated, but we know from experience how to keep the crucial final stages of loan approval from becoming overwhelming. We’ll regularly monitor the progress of your transaction and keep you fully aware of unexpected funds that might be expected from you. We’ll also work with your lender to make sure all the necessary paperwork is complete as we move closer to a smooth closing.
Making it through escrow can seem like a mountain of details but the view from the top is worth it. Expect to sign a ton of paperwork before you get there, and we’ll hold your hand through every step of the process. A few days before closing, we’ll conduct a final walk-through, and then, once both parties sign closing statements, the keys are yours and we’ll celebrate your new home and your new life!
Joseph (Jay) was a huge asset in helping me buy my first condo. He is extremely easy to get in touch with and highly responsive. He is constantly searching for the homes that hit the market and send along the homes that matched my criteria. He knows the area, the people, and the business. I always communicated with Jay and felt confident in his knowledge and expertise. In submitting bids and negotiating the close Jay was tremendous. He informs you of ways to make your offer stronger and stand out in more ways than price. He gives you the comps but he supported me in submitting the offer that I wanted to submit, even if it may have been a stretch. He...— Buyer
It would be impossible for me to overstate how great Jay is. I had very particular needs for my new home, and Jay searched for months to help me find the right place -constantly sending me new listings before they hit the market, ensuring they met my criteria, accounting for my budget, and keeping an eye on valuation to ensure that I ultimately would get a fair deal. The eventual transaction process couldn't have gone better. Jay helped me negotiate a terrific contract and provided great advice about how to structure the initial offer and respond to counters until we got to "yes." And even after closing, he continued to help me handle all the stuff ...— Buyer
We highly recommend Jay Caputo as a REALTOR. He is truly relentless in making sure his customers get what they are looking for in their real estate ambitions. I met Jay at an open house and gave him a chance to help us find a house. He went above and beyond to find us a dream home. Even though we faced a lot of challenges with the home purchase, Jay never gave up and fought for us till the very end. He even helped us after the settlement to ensure that we were fully satisfied with our purchase. I have dealt with many REALTOR over the years, however, I can say with confidence that Jay is one of the best REALTOR I have dealt with. I recommend him to a...— Buyer
I met Jay during an open house. He reached out to me immediately and began to help me find my new home. He was always available to answer questions and was patient with me on every "no" home. He listed to what I wanted and took my feedback to find a home that fit my needs. We were able to find the perfect home and Jay worked hard to get what I needed. Even after the sale was complete he followed up with me to make sure I have everything I need. Jay provided me with great recommendations for a carpet cleaner and has offered to provide recommendations for any home improvement I might need. Jay has been amazing during this process!— Angel R.
Jay recently helped me purchase a home as the buyer’s agent. From the beginning he was incredibly helpful, providing guidance as we searched for my house as well as insight into the local community. He answered my many questions and when I put in an offer, he guided me through the process. In a world where not everyone is honest and helpful, Jay has proven himself to be a man of his word and a truly high-caliber individual. If you’re looking for a REALTOR who cares about helping you find the right home - on your timeline and within your budget - Jay is the man for you.— Buyer
Jay is an excellent REALTOR. He has a passion for helping folks achieve their home ownership dreams. Jay was 'relentless' in finding us a home on more than one occasion. The first time, we were competing against 14 offers. We got the home due to Jay's work. The second time, we were the first offer accepted because of Jay's responsiveness. Jay is there when you need him, and understands the process, the emotions, and the stress. He handles it well. Jay is my go-to person for real estate in the DC-MD-VA area.— Buyer & Seller
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