Buyer's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Buyer's Guide

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by your agent will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.

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Step 1:

Contact a real estate professional, such as me, who will help guide you through all of these steps

Modern two-story home with a swimming pool, broad concrete patio, and covered outdoor dining area.

Step 2:

Review & sign a buyer representation broker compensation agreement

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Step 3:

Get pre-approved for a home loan

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Step 4:

Search for the right home

My goal is to provide you with the most personalized service that is designed to help you buy your dream home

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Step 5:

Make an offer

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Step 6:

Open escrow & deliver initial deposit to escrow

Backyard pool beside a paved patio with pergola seating and mountain views.

Step 7:

Lender starts loan approval process, home appraisal is ordered

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Step 8:

Set up home inspection & other home related inspections

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Step 9:

Review preliminary title report to check for title & liens

Modern dining room with a long wood table, black chairs, and large windows.

Step 10:

Review sellers disclosures & other disclosures, including homeowners association documents (if applicable), check home insurability and cross check insurability with lender

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Step 11:

Negotiate repairs, if any

Living room with a white sectional sofa and mountain views through tall windows.

Step 12:

Appraisal comes in & loan is approved

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Step 13:

Sign loan & buyers escrow documents

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Step 14:

Loan funds

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Step 15:

Property records! Congratulations you are a new homeowner!

Congratulations!

After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house. It may take a few days for your loan to be funded once the paperwork has been returned to the lender, but once that check is delivered to the seller, you’ll be all set to move into the home of your dreams.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Talin is amazing! I've bought two homes with her and each time was great. She makes the process as smooth as possible and allows you to be as hands-on/off as you want to be. She's someone who will advocate for you and genuinely look out for your best interest. She guided me through the 1st time homebuyer process and taught me so much. The 2nd time around it was me and my husband and she didn't mind my as...

— Jamila V.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I have worked with Talin on the purchase of two homes and I would never work with anyone else. Talin treats me as if I am her only client no matter how many other people she is working with. She makes sure I get the best deal and always gives me good service. She is very knowledgeable in her field and walks me step by step through the myriad of forms I need to fill out, making the process stress-free. On...

— Jenny H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

We went to an open house in a community we’ve been looking at for a while, and Talin was the realtor. Not only did we make an offer on the home, we hired Talin to sell our current house and that was the best decision we made! Talin is so courteous and professional. She handled all the details in a meticulous fashion. I would definitely recommend Talin to anyone she really knows her stuff!

— Cynthia T.

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Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options, Talin Mari Jemjemian is here to guide you every step of the way. With over 16 years of experience and a deep understanding of the Los Angeles market, Talin is committed to turning your real estate dreams into reality.

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Talin Mari Jemjemian 
REALTOR® | MBA
CA DRE# 01838099
 

(818) 527-2466
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