| Posted By |
Message |
justinsmom
LIF Infant
Member since 6/05 333 total posts
Name:
Charmaine
|
Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
I am happy and a little nervous, I don't know what to do next. Can anyone offer some advice. I also need to know is it better to go directly to the bank or use a mortgage comp. Or does it matter. Where do I get the lawyer from? My realtor or on my own// SOOOO many questions dont know where to start.
Message edited 4/10/2006 11:10:50 PM.
|
Posted 4/9/06 11:11 PM  |
| |
|
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource | Long Island Weddings |
Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name:
Diana
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house
Well first off - good luck!!! Was your offer close to asking price?
Do you have a preapproval from a mortgage company/bank? If you do you could go through them for the mortgage if not then you should shop around. The mortgage brokers may be able to give you better rates bc they buy in bigger quantities.
You also need to get a real estate lawyer as soon as possible. Ask around - friends and family will usually know someone.
If your bid gets accepted you will want to bring an engineer in on the house within the next couple of days to make sure that the house is in good condition (not just from what you can see but the guts of the house!)
If you need recommendations for either mortgages or a real estate lawyer FM me. I LOVED my RE attorney and have a few mortage people that I would highly recommend.
Good Luck!!!!!
|
| Posted 4/9/06 11:24 PM |
| |
|
dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
Name:
Dina
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house
Posted by Diana1215
Well first off - good luck!!! Was your offer close to asking price?
Do you have a preapproval from a mortgage company/bank? If you do you could go through them for the mortgage if not then you should shop around. The mortgage brokers may be able to give you better rates bc they buy in bigger quantities.
You also need to get a real estate lawyer as soon as possible. Ask around - friends and family will usually know someone.
If your bid gets accepted you will want to bring an engineer in on the house within the next couple of days to make sure that the house is in good condition (not just from what you can see but the guts of the house!)
If you need recommendations for either mortgages or a real estate lawyer FM me. I LOVED my RE attorney and have a few mortage people that I would highly recommend.
Good Luck!!!!!
I agree w/Diana1215. Preapproval of our mortgage made the difference for us. They had another potential buyer who wanted the house but they were not preapproved. The seller's went with us for that reason and that we promised them a closing date within 30 days of signing the contract.
I work in the title industry, so if you need a great RE lawyer, FM me. I deal with a ton of lawyers on LI, Queens, and upstate NY.
Good Luck & hang in there, it can be nerve racking.
Message edited 4/10/2006 1:40:21 PM.
|
| Posted 4/10/06 1:39 PM |
| |
|
jaysee00
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1647 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house
Good luck!  I agree with the other posters. You will want to do those things first. One thing I had posted on another thread was to double check your taxes with the town. We are in contract for a house and we just found out recently that the taxes are more than we thought they were! They weren't listed correctly.
Also, if everything goes smoothly, look into house insurance right after the house is appraised. This way that can be in place before closing. Again, good luck! It is very exciting!
|
| Posted 4/10/06 3:37 PM |
| |
|
csorisi
My 2 LOVES
Member since 11/05 1984 total posts
Name:
Corinne
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house
That is so exciting--me & my DH went through that about 2 months ago and we just got the keys to our new home on saturday. We went with a mortgage broker who was a friend of one of my co-workers and we were very happy with him, you can also go to banks, I hear bank of america & chase are giving great rates especially if you have over a 700 credit score. Good luck--if
Also if you need an attorney I am a real estate atty in Amityville-- I would be happy to help. If you want further information you can FM me.
|
| Posted 4/10/06 4:31 PM |
| |
|
justinsmom
LIF Infant
Member since 6/05 333 total posts
Name:
Charmaine
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Our offer was accepted today so now we have to have someone come and inspect it. I am a little nervous, I am praying and hope that all will turn out well.
|
| Posted 4/10/06 11:11 PM |
| |
|
jaysee00
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1647 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congratulations! That's awesome! 
|
| Posted 4/10/06 11:23 PM |
| |
|
danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
Name:
Scott
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congrats - where is the house?
|
| Posted 4/11/06 6:20 AM |
| |
|
dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
Name:
Dina
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
congrats!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 8:23 AM |
| |
|
justinsmom
LIF Infant
Member since 6/05 333 total posts
Name:
Charmaine
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
The house is in N. Patchogue.
|
| Posted 4/11/06 8:35 AM |
| |
|
csorisi
My 2 LOVES
Member since 11/05 1984 total posts
Name:
Corinne
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congrats--it is so exciting. If you need an engineer let me know I loved mine.
|
| Posted 4/11/06 8:50 AM |
| |
|
Ambersmom
Straight up nasty
Member since 5/05 7740 total posts
Name:
Sharon
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Welcome to the neighborhood!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 10:25 AM |
| |
|
CellarDweller
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 1562 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congratulations!
We're in contract on a house in Medford! Very exciting and extremely nerve-wracking!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 11:02 AM |
| |
|
charon54
My two boys!
Member since 5/05 7279 total posts
Name:
Rebecca
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congrats, I sent you FM with some information.
|
| Posted 4/11/06 11:23 AM |
| |
|
Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
Member since 5/05 15287 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congrats!!!!!!!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 12:01 PM |
| |
|
My2Boys
Love.
Member since 10/05 4796 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congrats and best of luck!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 3:43 PM |
| |
|
steph4777
**************
Member since 5/05 11726 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Re: Just put an offer on a house UPDATED !!!
Congratulations!!!
|
| Posted 4/11/06 11:00 PM |
| |
|
