This document provides instructions for customizing a PowerPoint presentation about keys to smart home buying. It outlines slides that need to be customized with an agent's information, including slides about the agent's resume, qualifications, and local market inventory. The presentation then summarizes the home buying process, including understanding the market, choosing a broker, getting pre-approved, determining important home characteristics, the home finding process, making an offer, closing, and post-closing follow up.

2. coming home Keys to Smart Home Buying Presented By: Agent Name Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office/City, Colorado You will need to insert your information in the text box. 

3. buying a home is one of life’s most important investments and exciting adventures But even experienced buyers can find the process complex and a bit overwhelming. As your Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sales Associate, I will guide you every step of the way.

5. steps to home ownership Understanding the Marketplace

7. colorado real estate remains a strong, long-term investment There may never be a more affordable time to buy a home than now. It’s a very rare year when the median sale price actually dips in Colorado. Those afraid of prices falling significantly should consider this: Since record keeping began in 1968 by NAR, the national median existing-home price rose every year through 2006, even during recessions and periods of sales decline. Typically, in a balanced market, home values rise at the general rate of inflation plus 1.7 percentage points, according to NAR.

8. steps to home ownership Choosing the Right Broker to Represent You

13. steps to home ownership Establishing Your Purchasing Power

16. getting your loan pre-approval process underway Income • Current pay stubs • W-2s or 1099s • Tax returns, usually for two years Assets • Bank statements • Investments/brokerage firm statements • Net worth of businesses owned (if applicable) Debts • Credit card statements • Loan statements • Alimony/child support payments (if applicable) Here are some of the current documents you’ll need to get started:

18. Determining the Characteristics of a Home That Are Important To You steps to home ownership

19. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ characteristics of a home that are important to you LOCATION Convenient to work Convenient to transportation Convenient to schools Convenient to shopping Near recreation facilities Neighborhood Other FEATURES (Specify your Preference) Preferred style (colonial, ranch, townhome, etc.) Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Family room Bonus/Game room Fireplace Home office Kitchen amenities Garage (no. of cars) Central air conditioning Lot size Pool View Other Rate each item 1-5 (most important=5)

20. The Home-Finding Process steps to home ownership

27. Making the Offer steps to home ownership

30. Closing A procedure in which a third party acts as a stakeholder for both the buyer and the seller, carrying out both parties‘ instructions and assuming responsibility for handling all of the paperwork and distribution of funds. steps to home ownership

31. closing • Identify and disclose details concerning property • Deliver completed contract to lender • Deliver contracts to title company • Coordinate and attend all inspections • Negotiate post inspection findings • Resolve problems and challenges relating to property condition • Coordinate appraisal appointment • Complete necessary paperwork Once the offer is accepted, we enter the escrow process. During this time, I will perform several duties on your behalf. It is my duty to keep you apprised each step of the way. • Arrange appointments at the house for measurements and/or future improvements • Negotiate actual occupancy • Coordinate actual closing date • Coordinate and attend the signing at the title company • Arrange and attend final walk through • Work with lender to finalize loan documents • Arrange for final check to be sent from trust log to title company • Resolve any problems or challenges • Deliver keys

34. after closing follow-up • Provide close of escrow package with all home sale documents • Ensure transition to new residence is smooth • Provide a supporting list of trade professionals who can help with repairs or upgrades to your new home • Serve as a resource to your friends and family Once I’ve delivered the keys, I’ll serve as your continued real estate resource for questions or concerns that may arise.

35. A Look at the Local Market Inventory steps to home ownership

39. Agent Name Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office/City, Colorado XXX.XXX.XXXX [email_address] replace with property photo thank you for this opportunity You will need to insert your information in the text box below. 