Buying a Home
Buying a home is an exciting time, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you are purchasing a second residence, a pied-a-terre or a vacation home.
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has nearly 200 skilled REALTORS® and each provides extensive market knowledge and will assist you with every step of the transaction. We work one-on-one with you to assess your needs and desires, and we advise accordingly. As REALTORS®, we also adhere to a strict code of ethics and always put our clients’ interests before our own.
Our real estate agents provide assistance at each step of the way, including:
- Your search: We help you organize and expedite your home search by identifying properties that suit your needs and desires.
- Relocation assistance: If you are relocating, we can help determine the proper location for you and suggest reputable moving and storage companies.
- Mortgage preapproval: We can suggest experienced mortgage lenders who are able to properly pre-approve you.
- Property tours: Our agents will arrange private home tours on your behalf and accompany you to assist in evaluating each property.
- Home value analysis: As experienced agents with access to market data, we provide experienced analysis and advice on property value.
- Verify the information: We can verify property taxes, utilities and other data with the city.
- Writing an offer: We assist you in writing an offer and addenda, managing terms and conditions to your advantage.
- Present your offer: We will present your offer to its best advantage.
- Prepare documentation: We can explain which legal documents are needed for closing and help secure them.
- Manage your transaction: We use our experience to anticipate and solve transaction problems and bring your purchase to a successful conclusion.
- Schedule a home inspection: We can suggest home inspectors who are experienced with and understand the types of properties in the neighborhood.
- Secure a mortgage: We can suggest lenders who are able to write a mortgage that fits your needs, and is appropriate to the property and neighborhood.
- Find an attorney: We can suggest experienced Metropolitan Boston attorneys who are good communicators, problem solvers and who are able to help conclude your transaction successfully.
