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Redfin Home Buying Class
Redfin Westchester Team
July 30th, 2014
Hosted by: Martin Freiman & Winnie Lai
@Redfin
facebook.com/Redfin
Agenda
● Overview of the process
● Are you ready to buy?
● Understanding the market
● Never miss a home
● Choosing an agent
● Short sales & foreclosures
● Break!
● Touring
● Mortgages
● Making an offer
● Acceptance to closing
A Little Bit About Who We Are
Redfin is a real estate brokerage that has helped over 20,000
people buy or sell a home; 97% would refer us to a friend.
● Customers, not commissions
● Informed decisions
● Right home for the right price
 No obligation
 Commission rebate
Understanding the Buying
Process
Are You Ready to Buy?
● Do you have a family and need room to grow?
● Do you expect to own the home for 5 or more years?
● Have you saved up a down payment?
● Can you rent for less?
Overview of a Buying a Home
Research
Your needs
The market
Neighborhoods
Agents
Mortgages
Preapproval
Search
Define Preferences
Instant Alerts
Open houses
Home tours
Offer
Comparables
Draft offer
Negotiate
Mutual acceptance
Closing
Inspection
Sign Contract
Earnest Money
Loan application
Appraisal
Title Review
Lawyer does survey
Financing approval
Closing!
Buying a Home
Talk to Lender
Search Homes
Negotiate Offer to Contract
Attorney Prepares Contract –
3-5 bus. days
Inspection – 2 bus. days
Loan Commitment – ~30 days
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Home-Sale/Close contingency
Other inspection contingencies
Contingency Periods
Appraisal Final Walkthrough Closing Redfin Refund
Email survey of your agent
Understanding the
Market
Long Island Inventory
Long Island Prices
Long Island Area Overview
Redfin Price Tracker
Never Miss A Home
Real Estate Sites: What to Look For
● Has all the homes for sale
● Updated every 15 minutes
● Real-time sales data
● Insights from agents
● Lots of data
● Mobile apps
Never Miss a Home
Choosing the Right Agent
What to Ask Any Agent
● Is this your full-time job?
● Where were your last five deals?
● Who else will be working with me?
● When am I committed to working with you?
● Has a client ever filed a compliant?
● How are you paid?
● Can I see some reviews of your work?
Redfin Agent Reviews
Redfin’s Partner Program
Partner agents are employed by other brokerages, and have
teamed up with us to provide Redfin-certified service
We’ll refer you to a Partner Agent when:
►A home is below Redfin’s minimum price
►A home is outside of our service area
►If it’s in your financial advantage to work with a partner
►We’re experiencing unusually high customer demand
We survey all partner agent clients
►All surveys are published on their Redfin page
►97% of customers would recommend Redfin Partners
10-Minute Break
10 mins 5 mins End
Let’s Get Started!
Mortgages
Review Your Financial Situation
● Pull credit report, look for errors
● Establish comfort level for monthly payment
● Figure out how much monthly income goes towards debt:
28 – 33% healthy
● Pay down credit balances to 1/3rd
● Don’t open any new lines of credit
● Don’t buy any big ticket items
● Source of money
● Current employment status
Get Pre-Approved Early
A pre-approval letter is a letter from a bank or a lender estimating
how much they'll lend you
● Establishes what you can afford & makes offer process go faster
● Redfin asks that you get pre-approved before your third tour
● Good for 90 days, depending on lender
Info needed:
● W-2, two pay-stubs, tax returns, bank statements
Pulling Credit: Is It Harmful?
● Your credit report must be reviewed by a lender before you
can obtain a pre-approval
● If you know your score, a lender should be able to give you
ballpark pricing for their loan products
● Better to know sooner rather than later about credit
problems
● Maintaining a pre-approval
has a negligible impact on
your credit score
Start Shopping for Lenders
Compile a list of 3-4 local lenders
Good sources include:
● Redfin's partner lenders
● Referrals from friends, family & co-workers
● Online review sites, such as Yelp
● Local chains and offices
*Know your lender
Local Recommended Lenders
In no way does
Redfin benefit
financially from
recommending
lenders – we just
think they’re great
lenders!
Seeing Homes in Person
Slide 29 of 55
How Touring with Redfin Works
● Led by agent or associate
agent
● Up to six homes per tour in
two hour blocks
● Go on as many tours
as you need
● No obligation, no
pressure
Making the Most of Your Tour
1. Bring a camera, notebook & tape measure
2. See how much sunlight the place gets
3. Check the bathrooms for rot & mold
4. Look for wavy or discolored wood siding
5. Make sure water spouts drain away from
house
6. Take stock of storage space
7. Turn off any music playing in house
8. Check for hardwood floors
9. Peek into the attic
10. Bring a marble or two
11. When sharing a wall, make sure it’s thick
12. Ignore the appliances and carpets
13. Check the closets
14. Get the disclosure packet
15. Compare the property’s tax records to the
listing details
Making an Offer
Crafting Your Offer
● Evaluate – your agent will provide you with information
about market conditions and recent sales in the area
● Consider the situation – the seller’s preferences, days on
the market, and other interest will influence the process.
● Decide on price & strategy with your agent
● Common contingencies & terms:
►Earnest Money
►Inspection
►Financing
►Appraisal
►Title Review
Tips for Winning a Bidding War
1. Just win, baby! Simply have the best offer.
► Cash is King
► Escalate your price?
► Tighten your timelines
► Remove some contingencies?
2. Get pre-approved with a local lender
3. What’s important to the seller?
4. Write a letter & appeal to the seller
Acceptance to Closing
Steps After Contract Acceptance
● Inspection – approximately $500
● Other inspections – radon, lead, ghost etc.
● Contract Signing and Ernest Money Deposit – Normally
10%
● Loan application – 7days or less
● Title review
● Appraisal
● Loan approval
● Walk through
● Closing
● Receive your keys!
● …and Redfin rebate…
Home Inspection
We recommend that you have a home inspection
● Cost runs $350 to $1200 depending upon the home’s size
● Your agent will accompany you
● Your time to evaluate the property
Let’s talk about:
● What an inspection covers and doesn’t cover
● Types of inspections
What are Contingencies?
This means the seller has accepted an offer on the property,
but success may still depend on passing a home inspection or
getting financing.
Other types:
● Appraisal – Performed in conjunction with financing
● Financing
● Home Sale
● Other
Attorney’s
● Prepares the final documents, including the HUD-1
● Conducts the closing
● Receive and disburse funds for closing
● Arrange for pay off of any liens (sellers’ mortgage, taxes,
etc)
● Examines and clears the title to the property
● Records the deed, mortgage and any other recordable
instruments
● Issues title insurance to the lender and the buyer
Walkthrough & Closing
Prior to closing you will do a walkthrough to make sure the
property is in the agreed upon condition
At closing you will sign all necessary mortgage and closing
documents and get your keys!
Selling Your Home
with Redfin
● We’re on your side
►Agents paid on your satisfaction
● Double your exposure
►Premium placement on Redfin
►Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist and Realtor
● 1.5% listing fee
►Professional photos
►Beautiful flyers
We’ve helped over 50 people sell their homes in the last six
months.
Better Service, Lower Fees
All Done!
So What Now?
● Make sure it’s the right time for you
● Start browsing online
● Check out our Home Buying Guide
● Find the right agent
● Look for a local lender and get pre-approved
● Start seeing homes in person
● Make an offer & close the deal
Find Future Events!
Thanks for Coming!
Questions? Get in touch:
Martin Freiman martin.freiman@redfin.com
Winnie Lai winnie.lai@redfin.com
Check out our upcoming classes:
http://www.redfin.com/buy-a-home/classes-and-events

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Redfin

  • 1. Redfin Home Buying Class Redfin Westchester Team July 30th, 2014 Hosted by: Martin Freiman & Winnie Lai @Redfin facebook.com/Redfin
  • 2. Agenda ● Overview of the process ● Are you ready to buy? ● Understanding the market ● Never miss a home ● Choosing an agent ● Short sales & foreclosures ● Break! ● Touring ● Mortgages ● Making an offer ● Acceptance to closing
  • 3. A Little Bit About Who We Are Redfin is a real estate brokerage that has helped over 20,000 people buy or sell a home; 97% would refer us to a friend. ● Customers, not commissions ● Informed decisions ● Right home for the right price  No obligation  Commission rebate
  • 5. Are You Ready to Buy? ● Do you have a family and need room to grow? ● Do you expect to own the home for 5 or more years? ● Have you saved up a down payment? ● Can you rent for less?
  • 6. Overview of a Buying a Home Research Your needs The market Neighborhoods Agents Mortgages Preapproval Search Define Preferences Instant Alerts Open houses Home tours Offer Comparables Draft offer Negotiate Mutual acceptance Closing Inspection Sign Contract Earnest Money Loan application Appraisal Title Review Lawyer does survey Financing approval Closing!
  • 7. Buying a Home Talk to Lender Search Homes Negotiate Offer to Contract Attorney Prepares Contract – 3-5 bus. days Inspection – 2 bus. days Loan Commitment – ~30 days - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home-Sale/Close contingency Other inspection contingencies Contingency Periods Appraisal Final Walkthrough Closing Redfin Refund Email survey of your agent
  • 11. Long Island Area Overview
  • 13. Never Miss A Home
  • 14. Real Estate Sites: What to Look For ● Has all the homes for sale ● Updated every 15 minutes ● Real-time sales data ● Insights from agents ● Lots of data ● Mobile apps
  • 15. Never Miss a Home
  • 17. What to Ask Any Agent ● Is this your full-time job? ● Where were your last five deals? ● Who else will be working with me? ● When am I committed to working with you? ● Has a client ever filed a compliant? ● How are you paid? ● Can I see some reviews of your work?
  • 19. Redfin’s Partner Program Partner agents are employed by other brokerages, and have teamed up with us to provide Redfin-certified service We’ll refer you to a Partner Agent when: ►A home is below Redfin’s minimum price ►A home is outside of our service area ►If it’s in your financial advantage to work with a partner ►We’re experiencing unusually high customer demand We survey all partner agent clients ►All surveys are published on their Redfin page ►97% of customers would recommend Redfin Partners
  • 20. 10-Minute Break 10 mins 5 mins End Let’s Get Started!
  • 22. Review Your Financial Situation ● Pull credit report, look for errors ● Establish comfort level for monthly payment ● Figure out how much monthly income goes towards debt: 28 – 33% healthy ● Pay down credit balances to 1/3rd ● Don’t open any new lines of credit ● Don’t buy any big ticket items ● Source of money ● Current employment status
  • 23. Get Pre-Approved Early A pre-approval letter is a letter from a bank or a lender estimating how much they'll lend you ● Establishes what you can afford & makes offer process go faster ● Redfin asks that you get pre-approved before your third tour ● Good for 90 days, depending on lender Info needed: ● W-2, two pay-stubs, tax returns, bank statements
  • 24. Pulling Credit: Is It Harmful? ● Your credit report must be reviewed by a lender before you can obtain a pre-approval ● If you know your score, a lender should be able to give you ballpark pricing for their loan products ● Better to know sooner rather than later about credit problems ● Maintaining a pre-approval has a negligible impact on your credit score
  • 25. Start Shopping for Lenders Compile a list of 3-4 local lenders Good sources include: ● Redfin's partner lenders ● Referrals from friends, family & co-workers ● Online review sites, such as Yelp ● Local chains and offices *Know your lender
  • 26. Local Recommended Lenders In no way does Redfin benefit financially from recommending lenders – we just think they’re great lenders!
  • 27. Seeing Homes in Person
  • 28. Slide 29 of 55 How Touring with Redfin Works ● Led by agent or associate agent ● Up to six homes per tour in two hour blocks ● Go on as many tours as you need ● No obligation, no pressure
  • 29. Making the Most of Your Tour 1. Bring a camera, notebook & tape measure 2. See how much sunlight the place gets 3. Check the bathrooms for rot & mold 4. Look for wavy or discolored wood siding 5. Make sure water spouts drain away from house 6. Take stock of storage space 7. Turn off any music playing in house 8. Check for hardwood floors 9. Peek into the attic 10. Bring a marble or two 11. When sharing a wall, make sure it’s thick 12. Ignore the appliances and carpets 13. Check the closets 14. Get the disclosure packet 15. Compare the property’s tax records to the listing details
  • 31. Crafting Your Offer ● Evaluate – your agent will provide you with information about market conditions and recent sales in the area ● Consider the situation – the seller’s preferences, days on the market, and other interest will influence the process. ● Decide on price & strategy with your agent ● Common contingencies & terms: ►Earnest Money ►Inspection ►Financing ►Appraisal ►Title Review
  • 32. Tips for Winning a Bidding War 1. Just win, baby! Simply have the best offer. ► Cash is King ► Escalate your price? ► Tighten your timelines ► Remove some contingencies? 2. Get pre-approved with a local lender 3. What’s important to the seller? 4. Write a letter & appeal to the seller
  • 34. Steps After Contract Acceptance ● Inspection – approximately $500 ● Other inspections – radon, lead, ghost etc. ● Contract Signing and Ernest Money Deposit – Normally 10% ● Loan application – 7days or less ● Title review ● Appraisal ● Loan approval ● Walk through ● Closing ● Receive your keys! ● …and Redfin rebate…
  • 35. Home Inspection We recommend that you have a home inspection ● Cost runs $350 to $1200 depending upon the home’s size ● Your agent will accompany you ● Your time to evaluate the property Let’s talk about: ● What an inspection covers and doesn’t cover ● Types of inspections
  • 36. What are Contingencies? This means the seller has accepted an offer on the property, but success may still depend on passing a home inspection or getting financing. Other types: ● Appraisal – Performed in conjunction with financing ● Financing ● Home Sale ● Other
  • 37. Attorney’s ● Prepares the final documents, including the HUD-1 ● Conducts the closing ● Receive and disburse funds for closing ● Arrange for pay off of any liens (sellers’ mortgage, taxes, etc) ● Examines and clears the title to the property ● Records the deed, mortgage and any other recordable instruments ● Issues title insurance to the lender and the buyer
  • 38. Walkthrough & Closing Prior to closing you will do a walkthrough to make sure the property is in the agreed upon condition At closing you will sign all necessary mortgage and closing documents and get your keys!
  • 40. ● We’re on your side ►Agents paid on your satisfaction ● Double your exposure ►Premium placement on Redfin ►Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist and Realtor ● 1.5% listing fee ►Professional photos ►Beautiful flyers We’ve helped over 50 people sell their homes in the last six months. Better Service, Lower Fees
  • 42. So What Now? ● Make sure it’s the right time for you ● Start browsing online ● Check out our Home Buying Guide ● Find the right agent ● Look for a local lender and get pre-approved ● Start seeing homes in person ● Make an offer & close the deal
  • 44. Thanks for Coming! Questions? Get in touch: Martin Freiman martin.freiman@redfin.com Winnie Lai winnie.lai@redfin.com Check out our upcoming classes: http://www.redfin.com/buy-a-home/classes-and-events