Step 1: True Pre-Approval & Total Carrying Cost Clarity
Before viewing homes, obtain a verified underwriter pre-approval rather than a soft pre-qualification. In Southern California, understanding your monthly carrying cost requires calculating not just principal and interest, but local property tax assessments (typically 1.25%), Mello-Roos special taxes, HOA fees, and homeowner insurance.
Step 2: Competitive Offer Engineering (Winning Without Overpaying)
In tight inventory markets, price is only one component of a winning offer. Carol Anderson structures offers with clean timelines, flexible seller rent-backs if needed, and strategic earnest money deposits that give sellers total confidence without compromising your buyer protections.
Step 3: Meticulous Escrow Due Diligence & Inspections
During your 17-day California contingency period, Carol coordinates general physical inspections, sewer lateral camera scopes, roof inspections, and HVAC performance checks to uncover hidden structural flaws and negotiate repair credits before you commit.
Step 4: Final Walkthrough & Seamless Key Handover
Before closing escrow, Carol conducts a thorough final walkthrough to ensure all agreed repairs were completed properly and the property is in pristine condition before you sign loan documents and receive keys.
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