CONSIDER IT SOLD!

WHY BUYERS LOVE US

ARC Real Estate, Inc. is uniquely poised to provide market insights and expertise that far exceed what is available at your typical real estate brokerage agency. With decades of experience, we offer the highest possible level of advice, expertise and service to assist you in your home purchase.

Whether you are buying your first home, moving into a new home or buying an investment property, ARC Real Estate, Inc. works through the complications of multi-faceted real estate transactions to minimize stresses associated with real estate buying. Take advantage of our services, our years of knowledge, our technological approach and our unique business model intended to help you find the perfect home and your most-prized single-family asset.

ADVICE FOR BUYERS

  • KNOW YOUR TIME FRAME

    It's going to take time and likely various viewings before you find your new home. Additionally, the home-buying process is often quite variable. Most buyers schedule three or four months to find properties, get approved for lending, making offers, and completion of inspections and closing. Commonly, the mortgage and closing process will generally take between 30 and 45 days.

  • BE PREPARED FOR THE LOAN PROCESS

    Getting a mortgage may be somewhat  intimidating. First-time buyers typically don't know where to turn or what to do. Our professionals are prepared to walk you through the process of finding your home, applying for a loan, obtaining appraisals, title insurance, home owner's insurance, inspections and closing. There are also steps we can walk through to better prepare you for the process:


    Ensure your budget is ready for a home loan. Evaluate expenses and anticipated changes to income and make the necessary adjustments. For instance, lessening credit card debt can help significantly in acquiring a mortgage.

    Know your credit rating and eliminate any negative or derogatory items on your credit report.

    Organize the necessary documents you will most likely need such as W-2s, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, child support and alimony records, utility bills and other documents that can be used to verify your income and expenses.

    Save to cover closing costs. Quick access to funds not only gives lenders more peace-of-mind in extending credit, but it also gives us, your Realtors® more negotiating power.

  • BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR PRICE RANGE

    Most buyers purchase a home equivalent to one and one-half times to two times their annual income. A buyer making $50,000 should look for a home priced between $75,000 and $125,000. That makes mortgage payments roughly 27% of gross monthly income. Any other debt will also be considered in the process including car payments and student loans. Ideally, total debt should not exceed 40% of total monthly income. There are several loan programs available with varying loan-to-debt ratios. We can help you through the budgeting and pre-qualification process so you are prepared when meeting with a lender for the first time.

  • GET THE RIGHT HOME THE FIRST TIME

    Moving again in a matter of months or years isn't much fun, and the expense can be significant.


    Follow these tips to help avoid buyer's remorse and get the right home the first time around!


    Create a list of everything you must have in your new home, and a separate wish list of the things you would like but don't necessarily have to have. Consider things like how many bedrooms and bathrooms you will need for the size of your family anticipating future expansion, especially if you intend to have children, the location or neighborhood you would like to live in, and any other special needs you have. The size of the lot should be considered as it can affect the time invested in yard maintenance.


    Let us help you get educated on the home buying process before committing to buying a home. Doing so will allow you to understand what you can expect while finding the home where you will comfortably be making memories for decades to come.

As your preferred Realtor®, we will answer any questions you have, and are ready and willing to help guide you through the home buying process.

IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT SELLING, LIST IT WITH US!

WHY WE'RE A SELLERS BEST FRIEND

We Don't Test the Market. We Position to Sell!

ARC Real Estate Inc. will research all comparable sales and listings within your neighborhood to help you "position" your home for a timely sale.

The first few weeks your home is on the market is typically when your home will generate the most "buzz." This traffic is vital to getting your home sold as quickly as possible. Potential home buyers and Realtors® are quick to jump on new properties when they go on the market because they don't want to miss an opportunity to pair or be paired with the right home. Heed the advice below and take command of the driver's seat from opening day.

From our experience in dealing with other Realtors® in our market, we have learned most of them do all in their power to represent your listing. In the real estate industry, we refer to those types of agents as "Sign Agents" who will agree to any price you want to list your property just for the sake of placing their sign on your lawn.

Unfortunately, you likely will not get offers but your neighbors will. Price-points that are too high may cause potential buyers to search for better values nearby, even if your home was a better fit for them and their family!

Plus, with the strong usage of the Internet and digital marketing, buyers tend to do quite a bit of research before making a home purchase. When they come across your listing, they will already know what a reasonable expectation in price is based on the features and other criteria your home offers. Pricing too high will only cause you to miss opportunities.

Any Realtor® that is being honest with you will inform you that the longer a home stays on the market, the larger a discount will result from the list price to the ultimate sale price. Sellers of stale homes will have lost leverage with potential buyers, and the truth is, you will probably yield a lesser sale price than if you would have priced your property realistically to begin with.

Smart buyers go through the efforts of getting pre-qualified before shopping for a home. Qualifying lenders will cap the amount they are willing to loan to potential buyers giving them a max price range buyers will shop. If your home is priced with the mindset of "a Buyer will make a low offer to start with anyway, we can always come down" or with the intent "to negotiate down several thousand dollars," you may be passing up potential buyers who will never see your home because it was just barely out of their price range. Sadly, these pre-qualified buyers that are pre-approved by their lender will never have the opportunity to consider your home if it is priced above the market.

Lenders require a property appraisal to protect their security interest in the property. Even if potential buyers are willing to pay your higher price than a licensed appraisal determines the fair market value to be, the lending institution will only loan on the appraised value. Oftentimes, Buyers are not willing to pay more than the appraised value for a home.

ARC Real Estate Inc.'s knowledgeable Realtors® will do the research for you to ensure your home is priced to support market conditions. Being positioned right will draw interest in your property and may stimulate a bidding war which only serves to your benefit.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT

Expect ARC Real Estate, Inc. to...
  • Search the market diligently to help you sell your home quickly.
  • Deliver timely results and expectations when offers are submitted and closed.
  • Position your home to sell without giving you false hopes of a higher price just to earn your business.
  • Always give you our best advice and tell you the truth no matter how uncomfortable the conversation may be.
  • Conduct themselves with professionalism in every facet of your transaction.
  • Answer the phone or call you back quickly to ensure smooth transitions through every step of the selling process.
  • Earn your and your family's future business by delivering on our word.
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As your preferred Realtor®, we can answer any questions you have, and are ready and willing to help guide you through the home selling process.