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One aspect that makes Sold On Toni so successful is the team’s commitment to each client in and around Rockford, IL, and Janesville, WI. We offer a wide range of services to help our clients truly understand the real estate market and the home purchasing or selling processes. Our home buying guide is just one of those tools.
The Steps for Buying a Home
There are specific steps that every buyer must take when in the market for a new home. We’ll walk you through all of the following:
The most important first step to buying a home is getting pre-approved with a local lender! Most sellers aren’t willing to look at offers unless they are accompanied by a pre-approval or proof of funds.
Not sure who to contact? Give us a call or check out our lender recommendations here!
That’s us! You need an agent to help guide the way and represent your interests in the home buying process. You don’t do this every day, but we do!
In 2020, Sold On Toni bought and sold 350+ homes with people just like you!
Our knowledge and advanced search will find all the houses that fit your needs and we will show you your favorites.
We use 3 different multiple listing services so you see all the homes available that interest you!
Knowing the fair price for a home can be difficult. We analyze neighborhood sales, help you make your offer, and negotiate with the seller for you.
Once your offer is accepted, your buyer’s specialist will guide you through the process all the way to closing day for your new home!
What You Need To Consider When Buying a Home
If you’re ready to embark on the exciting adventure of buying a home, there are some things you’ll need to consider. This includes:
What type of community are you interested in? This is an important question because you don’t want to be stuck somewhere you’re not happy. For example, if you have small children, you’ll probably want to be in a safe community with other young families, perhaps a quaint neighborhood with a quiet road you can live on. If you are older, you might be looking for a retirement community without those energetic kids.
What are the schools like in different areas? If you have children, you’ll want to look at the schools in the area. Do the public schools have positive ratings? Are you considering a charter or private school instead? What are their ratings like? You might also want to look at higher education options for yourself or your older children.
What are some employment opportunities? There’s a solid workforce in Rockford, IL, and Janesville, WI, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding a job. It’s still essential that you take some time to look into your particular industry and what Rockford or Janesville can offer your family. This could make a difference if you’re deciding between two houses on opposite sides of town.
What types of recreational activities are nearby? Whether you’re 26 or 62, you’ll need some things to do in your downtime. Rockford, IL, and Janesville, WI, has its share of entertainment and recreation, so you’ll need to decide what’s most important to you and your family. Do you want to live within walking distance of a dog park? Is living close to Candlewick Lake or Rock Cut State Park important to you? With the unique dynamic of the city, you really can’t lose.
Contact Us and Let’s Find You a Home
Buying a house is an exciting experience. Whether this is your first home purchase or you’ve done it before, our house buying guide should make the experience even better. Contact Sold On Toni today at 815-315-1110 or fill in our online form, and we’ll be in touch soon!
We’ve referred over 200 families across the country. Let’s help guide you in the right direction!
