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Westside Real Estate Specialist
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Sue Kohl
310-720-3400
suekohl@gmail.com
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  • About Sue
  • Westside Neighborhoods
  • Buyer Resources
    • 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home
  • Seller Resources
    • Property Valuation System
    • 4 Questions to Ask Before Selling a Home
  • The Blog
  • Client Reviews
  • Zillow
  • Yelp
  • Contact
  • Listing search
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Buyer Resources

Buying a home can be an overwhelming process. From financing to negotiating to closing, there are a lot of moving pieces that can leave homebuyers bewildered.

I can help guide you through each step of the buying process. I have had 30 years of experience and know the ins and outs of the real estate industry. You’ll not only end up with a great home, but you’ll also walk away having had the smoothest transaction possible.

Getting pre-approved by a lender
If you need a mortgage in order to buy, getting pre-approved by a reputable lender is one of the first steps. If you don't have a preferred lender, I have several excellent ones to recommend. The lender will review your assets, income and a few other variables. Then he/she will go over your financing options, what monthly payment amount you can afford, and what you can expect for down payment requirements and closing costs. Different mortgage brokers might offer a variety of programs, and finding the one that fits your individual needs is critical.

Choosing a home
For most buyers, choosing a home is an emotional process. I can assist you in this process by offering objective information about each property you visit. From local community information like schools and zoning to home-specific details like condition and amenities, I can help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Figuring out your priorities is critical.

Making an offer
Once you’ve found the home of your dreams, I will research recent comparable sales in the area to help determine a fair selling price. Based on those comparable sales, we will structure an offer and negotiate to get the very best deal possible.

The escrow period                                                              Once your offer has been accepted, the period of "buyer investigations" begins. I will help you to schedule all the relevant inspectors, be present for each and every inspection and review reports with you. The next step is to figure out whether or not you will request any sort of credit from the seller, to be used towards repair. It's a process that typically takes a couple of weeks.

During this time period, the lender will have the property appraised and will work toward granting you final loan approval, so that all contingencies can be removed and the transaction can move forward to closing.

Closing
In Southern California, the escrow or title company handles the closing process. The seller needs to sign the grant deed and buyers need to sign loan documents (if there is a loan). I will do everything in my power to ensure that all goes smoothly.

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Sue Kohl
Westside Real Estate Specialist
License #DRE00560679
310-720-3400
suekohl@gmail.com
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881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 100Pacific Palisades
California 90272

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