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Your Homebuying Journey
Whether it’s your first home or another investment property in your broad portfolio, the Mission Realty Advisors Team at Compass is here to make your home buying journey as smooth and successful as possible. We start by identifying your goals and preferences, and personalize our guidance and strategy to help you find the right property to suit your needs. With our team of expert real estate agents, access to a wide selection of on-market and off-market properties and an expansive national network, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the home buying process with skill and ease.
After the transaction ends, our relationships don’t. We maintain each relationship we’ve built and offer guidance throughout all stages of ownership - whether its connecting you to local vendors, inviting you to our annual parties and gatherings, just catching up over a coffee or celebrating life’s milestones together.
We are committed to providing the expertise, support and resources needed to make your home buying experience a successful and truly fulfilling one.
The Home Search Process
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Search
We provide a sophisticated search experience and can even offer you a sneak peek at homes not yet on the market. Every one of our tools is designed to help us discover your dream home. Our affiliation with Compass, the #1 brokerage in the country, allows us access to more pre and off-market listings than any other brokerage.
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Collaborate
Compass Collections lets you compare multiple properties within a visual workspace. In your Collection, you can monitor market activity in real time, stay in constant contact with your agent, and invite shopping partners to join in to collaborate. You can also ask your agent questions or comment on properties directly through our app!
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See
You can rquest property tours with one tap, directly through the Compass app, or get in touch with your agent to arrange an in-person viewing. We're here not only here to open doors and walk you through the property - we will guide you with what to look for and make sure you have all of the information necessary to make informed decisions along the way.
Get Started with a Guide
Download our guides to buying a home in Greater Boston or the Jackson Hole area.
50 THINGS A BUYER’S AGENT DOES TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION
Meet for a buyer consultation.
Align on the best communication plan throughout the entire process.
Connect you with lenders for loan pre-qualification, if needed, or obtain a copy of your pre-qualification or proof of funds letter.
Collect market data and recent comparables in neighborhoods you’re interested in.
Run throught a buyer questionnaire to understand your needs and objectives.
Research off-market opportunities for you to find additional suitable inventory.
Create a ‘Compass Collection’ so you’re aware of listings that fit your criteria.
Select properties to show you based on your criteria.
Pull market trend data to understand what’s happening within the broader region.
Coordinate showing appointments to gain access to desired listings.
Learn relevant details and attributes of the properties shown, including the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and lot sizes.
Attend broker tours to view other available properties on the market.
Stay connected to local buyers, sellers, and other agents to maintain a constant view of what drives the market.
Reach out to agents with similar listings to understand traffic and buyer demand.
Provide objective advice and help you evaluate the pros and cons of different properties.
Prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine market value of the property.
Understand the property's current condition for negotiation purposes with the assistance of experts.
Advise you on potential offer strategies that reflect current market conditions.
Help obtain HOA documents, if needed.
Review all transaction documents with you in advance of writing any offer.
Review the disclosure package.
Coordinate additional access to the property, if necessary.
Assist in scheduling a meeting with experts about your desired improvements, including landscaping, painting, fixture updates, minor and major renovations, etc, if applicable.
If requested, recommend at least three vendors with the needed expertise to assist you on your specific request.
Maintain consistent communication to provide market updates.
In today’s market, buyer’s agency representation matters more than ever. Here are just a few of the things we are tasked with as your buyer’s agents.
26. Monitor any changes in the market to refine offer strategy and make needed updates (revising price, terms, etc.) accordingly.
27. Explain the offer process, timeline, and recommended preparation.
28. Align on offer strategy and prepare the offer on your behalf.
29. Notify the listing agent you are submitting an offer.
30. Advise and strategize with you on counteroffer response.
31. Negotiate terms as needed with the listing broker and seller in writing
32. Notify you when terms are agreed upon.
33. Assist with the review of the final contract, disclosures, pre-qualification letter, and wiring instructions, if applicable.
34. Coordinate the signing of the final agreement.
35. Facilitate deposit of earnest money and down payments.
36. Create and execute closing timeline and transaction review.
37. Stay in close contact with all relevant parties through the next steps.
38. Share the estimated timeline and all documents with the client and Attorney(s), if applicable.
39. Coordinate and confirm inspection, and assist with negotiations post-inspection, if applicable.
40. Coordinate and confirm that the appraisal has been received.
41. Confirm loan approval has been received.
42. Coordinate final walk-through and address issues that may arise by communicating with the seller's agent.
43. Remind you to order homeowners insurance.
44. Remind you to set up utilities.
45. Request final closing figures from the closing agent (attorney or title company).
46. Advise you to carefully review closing figures with the settlement service provider.
47. Facilitate closing for you and the seller.
48. Confirm recording of deed, if applicable.
49. Transfer of keys and property access.
50. Welcome you to your new home!
Ready to Get Started?
Time to start your home buying journey? No stage is too early, no question is too trivial. We’re here to help. Drop us a line!