GSIG Buyer's Real Estate Guide
Practically everything you need to know about
buying a property in an evolving real estate market.
To get the ball rolling, welcome to the G-SIG
Real Estate Buyer’s Guide. If you are looking for a home for yourself or as an
investment, this guide will build the basics of what you need to know.
And of course the very first thing we suggest is… you get in contact with a good, diligent and reputable broker. Now if you are in Florida, or looking to purchase in the South Florida real estate market, you already know who we are going to recommend. G-SIG, LLC. But why not? We are the fastest growing Broker in South Florida and we move most of our properties within 30 days. Simply put, we find people homes, and we do it very well.
The first step to buying a new home is knowing how you are going to pay for it. If you don't have cash to pay for the entire purchase price you probably will want to apply for a loan. All foreclosures and bank owned properties will require a proof of funds or a prequalification letter with the offer you submit. And trust me, you want to get a foreclosure or bank owned deal, simply because you can save up to 50% on it.
To get a pre qualification letter and apply for a loan loan visit the "Apply for a Loan" section.
If you are paying cash or already have a pre-qualification letter, your next step will be to find your new home. Sounds simple, but this typically is the hardest part of buyers. They simply can’t find what home they want to buy. You can search for a ANY home on the market (Bank Owned and Foreclosures included) in the south Florida area by going to "Find a Home". Or better yet, if you are looking to buy in Florida, contact G-SIG and we can have an Agent help you with the searching.
If you have kids, finding the right school for your children is also very important, you can use the "School Districts" tool to tell you the location of school districts in the area and their ratings.
Finally the "Community Profile" tool will tell you statistics on everything there is to quantify in a city or zip code you are interested in.
We are working on a program to notify you when a new Bank Owned property or REO becomes availible. Once you sign up you will start receiving emails the moment a new REO is listed for sale on the market. Go to "New REO Alert" to fill out the form and receive the notifications.
Find a Foreclosure, Search the MLS
Buyer Resources
Below is List of Resources to help you in your search:
People will always need housing regardless of the economic indicators. Some people will invariably rent while others will want to buy a home of their own. Frequently, the only difference between a renter and a homeowner is financing.
You've decided to enlist the help of a professional to help you find and buy a home. Here are some tips to help you find the right real estate agent for you.
Most of us have spent a great deal of time imagining our dream home; the yard full of roses encased by a white picket fence, the elegant staircase, the large kitchen with marble counter tops, the master bath with it's Jacuzzi tub surrounded by candles, and the waterfall pouring gracefully into the clear blue pool. Let’s make that dream a reality.
While most people may consider buying a home simply for the sake of having a personal residence, real estate is a viable alternative to low yielding investment funds and retirement accounts. As with any financial investment, there are do’s and don'ts when making an investment in the real estate market. Find out the do’s and learn how to avoid the don’ts.
Do terms like conveyance and lien give you anxiety about the real estate process? Learn about these terms and more with this A-Z glossary of common real estate terms.
Don't understand all the foreclosure and REO jargon? Here is a list of all the foreclosure terms and their definitions. Great reference for any foreclosure articles. Foreclosure Term Glossary
Find out how much your mortgage payment is going to be. We break it down by the month or on an every two week schedule. Also find out what your down payment will be.
If you would like some help finding your Dream Home let us know. There are many properties that are about to come on the market that have not been listed yet. Please fill out our Ultimate Home Finder Form so we can get a better understanding of what you are looking for.
