For Home Buyers
How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
- Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:
- Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood or part of town best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
- Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
- Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
- Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
- Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.
Buyer's Testimonials:
"As first time home buyers, we expected the process to be stressful and intimidating. It was in fact just the opposite experience when we purchased our home a few months ago. We owe it all to Meridee Escalera who helped us every step of the way. Not only did she find just the right home for us, she also informed us about all the programs available for first time home buyers, and guided us through the entire process. Without her knowledge and tireless follow through, we never would have had the opportunity to purchase our first home! Meridee is patient, kind, and just an all around great person. We would highly recommend Meridee to anyone in the process of purchasing a home." Ryan & Gina Mamazza gmcompton58@comcast.net 850-345-2510
"It was such a pleasure working with Meridee. No words can really capture how wonderful Meridee has been to me and my sister Tracye. As I was on the search for my first home, I ended up losing my job during the process. Meridee could have easily stop contacting me because she didn't know when I was going to be employed again or even when I was going to be back on my feet to buy a house. She kept my spirits high by still sending me new house notifications and calling to check on me all while I didn't have a job. That meant so much to me and showed me that she is less about selling a home and more about making a difference in people's lives and creating lasting relationships. I had spoken with a few different realtors but with her care and patience, MERIDEE WON MY HEART!!!.... I knew at that point I was going to buy my first, second, third, fourth, etc etc etc house with Meridee of Destination Real Estate." Melanie Stuckey mel0813@hotmail.com 205-821-2169
"Meridee was professional and diligent when it came to helping us buy our first home. Her knowledge of the area and connections with the community made the entire process smooth and worry-free. We are now living in our dream house and couldn’t be happier! Thanks Meridee!" Meghan and Tad Davis davism6@mail.fairview.leon.k12.fl.us 850-339-9848
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