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The Home Buying Process

Meet With a Real Estate Professional Get Pre-Approved Search For Homes Review Disclosures Make an Offer Under Contract Final Details Closing

Our first meeting is to discuss your goals, timelines, and specific scenario. We will also talk about the type of home you are looking for, styles you like, and your preferred locations. Together, we will come up with a plan to reach your goals. We will update you on current market conditions, possibilities, and offer suggestions.

Unless you are able to pay cash, you will need financing to purchase a home. With so much that changed in the financing industry over the years, getting a loan can be more confusing than ever. Fortunately for you, we only work with the best, pre-screened lenders and can refer you our top picks based on your needs or for a particular loan product. Our lenders can walk you through the entire loan process and answer any questions you might have.

The fun part! We will find you listings based on your desires through the MLS and off-market channels like Top Agent Network. We will schedule a tour of homes you like and provide insights, things to look for, and potential issues.

The disclosure review process includes seller disclosures and inspection reports. We will review these with you and discuss the importance and potential costs of each issue and prioritize potential repairs.

To prepare an offer, we will review recent sales, discuss the condition of the home, and evaluate the level of interest on the home. With the combined information, we will discuss a price, terms, and conditions that you are comfortable with and that will make your offer competitive.

You and the seller have agreed to the price and terms. The home is effectively held for you until closing.

Perform due diligence, order the appraisal, conduct an inspection, and review terms with the lender.

Preparing for Closing

You will be finalizing your loan, reviewing documents, and discussing the findings from the inspection. Your agent will be managing this entire process for you.

This is the transfer of the funds and ownership. A title company or an attorney typically acts as an independent third party to facilitate the closing.

Congratulations! You are a new home owner!

What makes us different

Local Market Knowledge Client Focused Expert Negotiation Vast Network & Reputation

Our team is made up for East Bay natives.

We live, work, and play in the East Bay and have built an in depth knowledge of the cities and neighborhoods.

We take the time to understand your specific scenario and goals to develop a plan to match.

Your success is our success whether you buy, sell, stay put, or move out of the area.

Buying a home is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful.

Whether you are purchasing your first home or 10th, we will help you understand the process, current market conditions, listen to your wants and needs, show you homes that fit your lifestyle, and negotiate on your behalf. Our superior understanding of the East Bay real estate market will help us identify which homes, neighborhoods, and even particular streets that will appeal to you. Our team aims to make the home buying process as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Having consistently ranked as one of the top performing agents in the area, Kenneth Er and his team have developed a well respected reputation in the East Bay.

These relationships are invaluable when searching for and submitting offers on properties. These relationships between fellow top producing agents also affords Ken early access to properties and even off-market properties that will never hit the market. This network of agents extends throughout the United States and throughout the world. No matter where you are looking for property, Ken and the team can help!

What people say about The Er Group

“Kenneth was professional, very knowledgeable and if we had any questions or concerns he was there with the answers we needed. His staff is on point and very nice and also very helpful. We highly recommend Kenneth Er and his staff for your real estate needs.”

Nola B.

“I consider myself a prudent and informed buyer/seller but it always felt like Ken was one step ahead. I couldn’t have found a better agent to work with for both my purchase and sale.”

Juan P.

“Once we found the place that was perfect for us, he did all the work and made our dream come true.”

Roger L.

“From finding us an off-market home before it was listed, to coaching on structuring the offer, to keeping heads cool when emotions got hot, and to getting to close on time, Dinh was the steady calm and wise sage through a very challenging transaction.”

Mark G.

“We fully believe that we would not be living in our beautiful new home if it wasn’t for Ken. He has continued to stay in touch and still provides the highest level of service. My wife and I recommend Ken! A++++”

Jon T.

“Fiona is amazing! She researched, kept constant communication and was always responsive to my questions and needs.”

Helen T.

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