buyer’s Guide

Looking to buy?

Buying a home can be an exciting and challenging time. As a homebuyer, how do you make your offer stand out from the competition? How do you pick the right lender? And once your offer is accepted, how do you know you’ve made the right decision? 

In her buyer video library, top-performing real estate agent, Lynsie Gridley, shares several important insights on how to buy a home here in Silicon Valley. If you're looking to buy your dream home in Silicon Valley, check out the following tips. And if you have any questions contact Lynsie directly.

Covered in her buyer video library, Lynsie's top buying tips include:

• Get educated on the process of buying

Learn the order of events, processes, timelines, and expectations. There are many factors of time, condition, tradesmen, and parties involved in a purchase. 

• Know your financial standing

Have you evaluated your own finances? Do you know how much money you will be using to make this purchase? Is it coming from liquid assets? Stocks? Bonds? Do you know the power of your credit score?

• Choose a great lender

Will you be needing a loan? If so, you are going to want to be connected with a great lender. Start your conversation with a loan broker to learn about your personal purchasing power.

• Research neighborhoods

What features of location are most important to you? Is it commute times to your work? Public schools? Restaurants and shopping? Home sizes? Many neighborhood statistics can be factored in during your decision-making process.

• Have a great realtor

Be confident that your agent is out there working for you! A great agent is proficient in locating home options, negotiations, tradesmen scheduling, and has a great team of supporting players.  Make sure you have a great agent on your side!