Buying Achasta Real Estate
DO YOU WANT TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN ACHASTA?
If you’re thinking about buying property in Achasta, then this guide is for you! In this post, we will discuss the process of buying a home in Achasta, from start to finish. We’ll talk about the different types of homes available, the prices, and how to find the right property for your needs. So whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’re just curious about what’s available in Achasta, read on for more information!
We make it easy and stress free with a fully managed real estate service and a team of experts guiding you with world class service every step of the way for a seamless, enjoyable, and successful real estate experience.
When you buy property in Achasta, you’re getting more than just a home – you’re getting a lifestyle. Our resort-style community offers something for everyone, from luxurious homes and golf courses to hiking trails and nature preserves. And with our world-class amenities and services, you’ll feel right at home in your new community.
Our property management team is committed to making sure that every customer has a positive experience while living or investing here at Achasta real estate. We provide comprehensive services including full-service real estate transactions from start to finish. With a team of experts starting with our client concierge, success managers, transaction coordinators and so much more!
SEARCH
We list the most homes in Achasta and can often find off-market or coming soon homes for buyers before they hit the market.
LISTING
Our team monitors new listings daily and makes it easy to schedule a showing fast since we have team members living in Achasta.
FAVORITE
Once you find that perfect piece of Achasta real estate our team makes sure each step and timeline is completed with easy paperless signing and a dedicated transaction coordinator.
DEAL
Enjoy no surprises on closing day and great support from your new friends and local brokerage Gold Peach Realty.
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Achasta Real Estate Home Search Form
Enter your search criteria in the form and our Gold Peach Realty team of Achasta Real Estate experts will match active listings and also off-market properties through our network of Achasta residents. We frequently have listings coming on the market soon that are not openly visible in the MLS and other websites. By completing the form with your desired search criteria our team can actively work to find you the perfect property before it even hits the market!
Rather Tell Us Over The Phone?
Call Our Client Concierge Team at (770) 283-1223
Available 7 days a week from 9:00am-6:00pm
They are Achasta Real Estate experts that will help you gather all your search criteria, preferences & even guide you along the process of recommending great lenders & other vendors. Then our team will actively go to work for you and find the best Active and off market properties that meet your needs. Give us a call today and see why Gold Peach Realty is Achasta Real Estate’s #1 Brokerage for service & results!
Home Search Criteria
Find the Right Brokerage
Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases in a lifetime. It is essential to have an experienced agent/broker and brokerage in your corner, always looking out for your best interest. A buyer agent’s fiduciary responsibility is to represent the buyer and to ensure that they are protected. Broker Nicole Amstutz and Gold Peach Realty ensure that you have the protection you deserve in your home-buying transactions with a proven track record for success. There is incredible value in having a top broker working for YOUR best interests when buying a home.
GETTING YOU IN THE DOOR
We will narrow down the homes that fit your unique wants and needs and get you in the door! We look at dozens of homes every week, and we can help you identify potential problems within a home.
HANDLING CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS
When repairs or changes in price need to be made, we will be your guide and handle requesting any repairs or changes in price to the sellers.
STAYING ON TOP OF THE PAPERWORK
Buying a home involves many types of documentation. We have the experience and knowledge to navigate real estate contracts. Ensuring that nothing is overlooked, and that you truly understand what a paper means before ever signing on the dotted line.
ON YOUR SIDE
A buyer’s agent will represent your best interests. With a pulse on the local market and a sound understanding of how various amenities effect the value of a home, we will make sure we submit a competitive offer on the right house for you.
NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERT
We work daily in neighborhoods with inspectors, contractors, and negotiating with sellers. We have the market knowledge you need to get you the home of your dreams at the best price! Understanding the local real estate market is essential when it comes time to make an offer on a house.
PROBLEM SOLVER
We will work hard to protect all of your interests and take on any issues that may arise throughout the entire process. We work tirelessly to make sure buying a home is a fun and stress-free process.
AFFORDABILITY
The seller typically pays the commission for both the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent.
Prepare Finances
HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD?
Mortgage lenders recommend you do not buy a home that is more than 3 to 5 times your annual household income. If you are not purchasing a home with cash, you will need a mortgage pre-approval provided by your mortgage lender. A lender will work with you to get a loan that meets your needs. Some buyers are concerned with keeping their monthly payments as low as possible, others want to make sure that their monthly payments never increase.
CHECK YOUR CREDIT
A mortgage requires a good credit score. You can improve your score by:
●Paying down credit card balances
●Continuing to make payments on time
●Avoid applying for a new credit card or car loan until you have been approved
●Avoid making big purchases until you have been approved
●If possible, avoid job changes until you have been approved
SAVE CASH FOR A DOWN PAYMENT & OTHER EXPENSES
In order to make your dream of buying a home a reality, you will need to save cash for your down payment, earnest money, closing costs, & home inspector.
●A Down Payment is typically between 3.5% & 20% of the purchase price
●Earnest Money is money you put down to show you’re serious about purchasing a home. It’s also known as a good faith deposit.
●Closing Costs for the buyer run between 2% & 5% of the loan amount
●A Home Inspection costs $300 to $500
Get Pre-approved
Being pre-approved, unlike being pre-qualified, means you’ve actually been approved by a lender for a specific loan amount. You will need to provide documented financial information (income, statements, assets, debt & credit reports etc.) to be reviewed & verified by the lender.
Start Home Shopping
START TOURING HOMES IN YOUR PRICE RANGE
Time to start shopping! We will take notes on all the homes we visit. It can be hard to remember all the details of each home, so take pictures or video to help you remember each home, and review the notes you have written. Once we have found THE house for you, we will present an appropriate offer based off of recent sales and current buyer activity in the area, as well as the value of the property in it’s current condition. Negotiations may take place after the offer is presented.
TIP
We will make sure to check every little detail of each house
•Test the plumbing
•Check the electrical system
•Open and close the windows & doors to make sure they work properly
Evaluate the neighborhood and surrounding areas
•Are the surrounding homes well maintained?
•How much traffic is on the street?
•Is it conveniently located to schools, shopping, restaurants, & parks?
Make an Offer
WHEN TO MAKE AN OFFER:
So you have found THE house! Congrats! In today’s market when the demand is higher than the amount of homes available it is important to act fast!
HOW MUCH TO OFFER:
We will sit down and look at recent sales and current buyer activity in the area, as well as the value of the property in it’s present condition. Putting all this information together, we will determine the price that you would like to offer.
SUBMITTING AN OFFER
There are some components to an offer that makes it more appealing to the sellers.
•Put Your Best Foot Forward
We will work together to discuss your options and create your very best offer. Depending on the circumstances, you may have only one chance to make a good impression.
•Put Down a Healthy Earnest Deposit
A large earnest money deposit shows the seller you are serious
•Cash Talks
A transaction that is not dependent on receiving loan approval is more attractive to a seller
•Shorter Inspection Periods
Try shortening the inspection period to 10 days
•Write the Seller a Letter
We will make your offer stand out by writing a personal letter to the seller, explaining why you fell in love with their home.
•Offer to Close Quickly
Many sellers prefer to close within 30 days.
THE PROCESS
AFTER YOU SUBMIT AN OFFER
THE SELLER COULD:
•ACCEPT THE OFFER
•DECLINE THE OFFER
This happens if the seller thinks your offer isn’t close enough to their expectations to further negotiate.
•COUNTER-OFFER
A counter-offer is when the seller offers you different terms. If this happens, you can:
•ACCEPT the seller’s counter-offer
•DECLINE the seller’s counter-offer
•COUNTER the seller’s counter-offer
You can negotiate back and forth as many times as needed until you reach an agreement or someone chooses to walk away.
OFFER IS ACCEPTED – CONGRATS!
You will sign the purchase agreement and you are now officially under contract! This period of time is called the contingency period. Now inspections, appraisals, or anything else built into your purchase agreement will take place.
ESCROW PERIOD
Order an Inspection
During the inspection period, we will schedule an inspection with a reputable home inspector to do a thorough investigation of the home. Once this is complete, the inspector will provide us with a list of their findings. You can take the issues as-is or request the seller to address some or all of the findings. We will be mindful and reasonable on smaller items, while being very cautious and vigilant of potentially significant issues.
Negotiate Final Offer
Issues typically arise after the home inspection, and those issues tend to result in another round of negotiations for credits or fixes.
1. Ask for a credit for the work that needs to be done. Likely, the last thing the seller wants to do is repair work.
2. Think “big picture” and don’t sweat the small stuff. Tile that needs some caulking, or a leaky faucet can easily be fixed. Repairs are still up for negotiation and perhaps a small credit would help with closing costs.
3.Keep your poker face. The listing agent will be present during inspections and revealing your comfort level with the home could come back to haunt you in further discussions or negotiations.
Appraisal Ordered
Your lender will arrange for a third party appraiser to provide an independent estimate of the value of the house you are buying. The appraisal lets all parties involved know that the price is fair. The loan file then moves on to the mortgage underwriter.
If approved you will receive your final commitment letter that includes the final loan terms & percentage rates.
Property Title Search
This ensures that the seller truly owns the property, and that all existing liens, loans, or judgments are disclosed.
Homeowner’s Insurance
You’ll need insurance for the new home prior to closing. This will protect against things like fire, storms, and flooding
Scheduling Your Move
AFTER SIGNING
•FINALIZE MORTGAGE
•SCHEDULE HOME INSPECTION
•Declutter! Sort through every drawer, closet, cupboard & shelf, removing items you no longer need or like. Donate or sell items that are in good condition
•Get copies of medical records and store with your other important documents
•Create an inventory of anything valuable that you plan to move
•Get estimates from moving companies
4 WEEKS TO MOVE
•Give 30 days notice if you are currently renting
•Schedule movers/moving truck
•Buy/find packing materials
•START PACKING
3 WEEKS TO MOVE
•ARRANGE APPRAISAL
•COMPLETE TITLE SEARCH (TITLE COMPANY WILL DO THIS)
2 WEEKS TO MOVE
•SECURE HOME WARRANTY
•GET QUOTES FOR HOME INSURANCE
•SCHEDULE TIME FOR CLOSING
•Contact utility companies (water, electric, cable)
•Change address: mailing, subscriptions, etc.
•Minimize grocery shopping
•Keep on packing
1 WEEK TO MOVE
•OBTAIN CERTIFIED CHECKS FOR CLOSING
•SCHEDULE AND ATTEND FINAL WALK THROUGH
•Finish packing
•Clean
•Pack essentials for a few nights in new home
•Confirm delivery date with the moving company. Write directions to the new home, along with your cell phone number
Closing
CLOSING DAY
Closing is when you sign ownership and insurance paperwork and you receive your new home’s keys! Typically, closing takes four to six weeks. During this time, purchase funds are held in escrow, where your money is held safe until the transaction is complete.
CLOSING DISCLOSURE
Lenders are required to provide you with a closing disclosure, at least three days before closing. This will show you what your final loan terms and closing costs will be. You will have three days to review the statement. This is done to ensure that there are no surprises at the closing table. If there is a significant discrepancy between the loan estimate and the closing disclosure, we must notify your lender and title company immediately.
FINAL WALK THROUGH
We will do a final walk through the home within 24 hours of closing to check the property’s condition. This final inspection takes about an hour. We will make sure any repair work that the seller agreed to make has been done.
We will be sure to:
• Make sure all appliances are working properly
• Run the water in all the faucets and check for any possible leaks
• Open and close garage doors with opener
• Flush toilets
• Run the garbage disposal and exhaust fans
CLOSING TABLE
Who will be there:
• Your agent
• The seller
• The seller’s agent
• A title company representative
• Your loan officer
• Any real estate attorneys involved in the transaction
The closing typically happens at the title company. You will be signing lots of paper work so get your writing hand warmed up! Some of the papers you will be signing include: the deed of trust, promissory note, and other documents
CLOSING COSTS
Closing costs can vary depending on your home’s purchase price and where you are located. You can generally expect your closing costs to be around 3% to 4% of the home’s sales price. These closing costs can sometimes be shared with the seller.
BRING TO CLOSING
• Government-issued photo ID
• Copy of the sales contract
• Homeowner’s insurance certificate
• Proof of funds to cover the remainder of the down payment and your closing costs
RECEIVE YOUR KEYS
Congratulations! It was a lot of hard work but you are now officially home owners!! Time to throw a party and get to know your new neighbors!
SAY HELLO,
Contact Us
Achasta #1 Real Estate Broker
Nicole Amstutz
Work with Achasta’s #1 Real Estate Broker. Nicole Amstutz – Broker of Gold Peach Realty. Award-winning Top 10 Highest Producing Broker In North Georgia. Call (770) 283-1223