In the real estate business, knowledge is power. Coming from 3 generations of real estate brokers, we live, eat, and sleep buying and selling real estate. We typically save clients thousands of dollars negotiating the purchase price through superior knowledge of the industry.

Even more important, we keep clients from making bad purchases. Time and again we could make a fast sale, but advise against it if a seller won’t lower the price, make repairs, put in upgrades, offer a warranty, etc.

At the same time, human nature often enters into the negotiating process. Many times we’re able to work out a deal, just by using a little creativity. So everyone walks away happy. Especially in those situations where our clients ‘just have to have it’.

A Home Inspection should start with the Realtor. At John Bailey Realty, we understand home construction and know what to look for the first time you step into a house. From mold to structural issues, we’ve got a trained eye to point out problems before anyone in your family has a chance to fall in love with a property.

At the same time, we have helped many clients get great deals by showing how superficial issues can be easily repaired. Regardless, we always recommend that a home get a thorough exam from a licensed Home Inspector before you buy. And we have a number of expert Home Inspectors that we can refer to you.

As part of our full service home buying experience, we can refer you to one of our preferred Title Service partners. An attorney will search the deed to insure you will own the prospective home free and clear of any problems.

Such as outstanding taxes or contractor liens. We recommend that you also buy title insurance, just in case something develops down the road that was unforeseen during the title search. While it costs a few hundred dollars, it can save you the price of your entire home.

At the closing, the finance company will want proof of insurance on your new home. After all, if a tornado hit the next day, you want to be covered. Because we have your best interests in mind throughout the buying process, we will give you a list of recommendations to consider when choosing the type of insurance you purchase, as well as the company.

It used to be customary that insurance companies covered the full replacement cost of your home in a catastrophe. Not anymore. So be aware. The best price is not always the best coverage. We’ll be glad to refer you to insurers you can trust.

When moving into a house, you typically want to time things so you don’t have to pay a month’s rent or mortgage at the property you’re leaving. So it is critical things go according to plan during the closing, so you can move into your new house, as scheduled.

Again, this is an area John Bailey Realty sweats the details for our clients. You don’t have the time or expertise to know all the monsters that can rear their ugly head at the closing. Such as the loan papers not being ready. Or repairs the owner agreed to make not being completed. You can be literally left in the cold, looking for a place to stay if you were planning to move immediately.

We help you avoid last minute horror stories by staying in close communication with the lender, closing attorney, seller, as well as all others involved in making your dream purchase come true on time.