VACATION HOME GUIDE

Do you already know where you want to find your place? Which features do you like and dislike? What’s available on the market now? If you answered no to any of these questions, now is the time to start researching. In addition to looking for homes that interest you, also take note of any changes in asking prices. This could give you valuable insight into housing trends in specific neighborhoods and help you when the time comes to make the move and find your place. LA Luxuries prides itself on having its own search engine for vacation homes in Los Angeles.

Just because you think you can afford a certain payment every month doesn’t mean the Landlord/Seller will agree. Insufficient credit, past bankruptcies, or other financial issues can cause major problems when trying to find your place. Before you get your heart set on a home, talk to us to find out where you stand. This will also be an advantage when you try to lease a home, as some Landlords won’t entertain Leasing/Selling to those who aren’t already vetted to find their place.

This should be the most enjoyable step of the entire process (other than moving in!). I will arrange showings of homes you’re interested in that are within your price range. Take notes about what you like and don’t like, and make sure to pay attention to details. Turn light switches on and off, open and close doors, and run the faucets in various rooms. Don’t limit your inspection to the home itself. Make sure to take time to explore the neighborhood and keep an eye on traffic at certain times of the day, the parking situation, and how close it is to necessities like grocery stores, hospital, or restaurants.

In most cases, your offer will be contingent on having the home inspected or for them to accept certain terms to ensure there is no major structural damage or large repairs needed. I can help you arrange this, and you can schedule it within days of making an offer. If there are no major issues, the process goes to step eight. If there is, you can renegotiate your offer based on what needs to be fixed, or you can withdraw it.

Your lender will have your new home appraised so they have their independent value of it. The appraisal is to ensure that all parties involved are paying a fair price for the house.