Jim & Ellen Crawford 

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Buying a home in Atlanta?  Why not use an experienced Atlanta buyers agents?  It's FREE! Since a home is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make in a lifetime...why take a chance?  It is especially important to have an Atlanta buyer's agent with lots of experience when buying a new home or resale! Call us now!

 

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Buying a home in Atlanta northern suburbs? Looking in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Buford, Canton, Cumming, Dacula, Snellville, Roswell, Dunwoody, Decatur, Buckhead, Lake Lanier, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Berkeley Lake, Sandy Springs, Snellville, Sugarloaf, Sugar Hill, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Lilburn, Duluth, Woodstock, East Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, or Cherokee, counties? Want to hire the best best agent? Not sure of the process?  Have questions  about financing?  Jim and Ellen Crawford CRS, GRI have the answers to many of the most commonly asked home buyer questions!   Why not hire them to work for you?

Jim and Ellen are Accredited Buyer Representatives in Atlanta Georgia. There is no additional cost to you as a purchaser, since the buyers agent's commission is paid by the seller. Many agents will tell you that they are "Buyer's Agents," but few have formal schooling or accreditation. Since buying a home is probably the largest single investment you'll make, why not have the best representation? Why not use an experienced Atlanta buyers agent to represent you?

If you are considering buying a home, making residential investments or are conducting any real estate business in the close in North Metro area of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Duluth, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and Fulton counties!  Call Jim and Ellen Crawford Now! We can be reached at: 770-708-3769   We're experienced residential real estate agents, serving Alpharetta, Cumming, Canton, Woodstock, Sandy Springs, Buford, Sugar Hill, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Sugarloaf, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Smyrna, Vinings, Roswell, Duluth, Norcross, Dunwoody, Gwinnett, Cobb, Forsyth, DeKalb, and north Fulton Counties.  

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Home Buyer Frequently Asked Questions? (FAQ's)

GENERAL HOME BUYING QUESTIONS 

Q.) Who pays closing costs?

A.) It ‘s negotiable, but it depends on a many factors, including: market conditions, your offer price and terms of the contract. 

Q.) How soon do I need to apply for a loan once the contract is accepted?

A) Usually the Contract will specify a time.   Example... Purchaser agrees to make loan application within 5 days of an accepted offer to purchase. 

Q.) Who pays closing costs?

A.) It ‘s negotiable, but it depends on a many factors, including: market conditions, your offer price and terms of the contract. 

Q.) How soon do I need to apply for a loan once the contract is accepted?

A.) Within 3-5 days of the acceptance date. 

Q.) How much earnest money should I submit with the offer?

A.) Approximately 1-2% of the purchase price. 

Q.) When can we close on the home we are purchasing?

A.) Generally, 25-60 days after acceptance of the offer. 

Q.) Should I get the property inspected?

A.) Yes, we highly recommend it! 

Q.) What if something turns up during the inspection?

At the Closing

Q.) What’s a closing?

A.) The closing is conducted by an attorney who transfers title from seller to buyer. You will have an opportunity to discuss all aspects of the closing in detail before the event.

Q.) What do I need to bring?

A.) Here's what you'll need:

1. A picture I.D for each purchaser.

2. Receipt for the first year's premium of a Home Owner's Insurance policy.

3. Additional documentation the lender may require, such as proof of sale of an existing residence, deposit verifications, proof of sale of a car, copies of tax returns.

4. Certified funds for money due at closing, in accordance with Georgia law and the law firm's policy. The closing attorney will advise the amount. 

A.) You have the right to negotiate the repair or remedy, or withdraw the contract.

Your attorney will receive the loan package from the Lender in time to provide you with figures prior to closing. The figures are on a Settlement Statement (HUD-1). In the event your figures change before the actual closing, the attorney will probably accept a personal check for the difference at the closing table.

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