Good Morning! Spend the morning with me on April 22nd as we sip coffee and chat about the fees when buying a home.
I see a lot of buyers get confused when they realized too late that they actually owe more than they thought or can not afford what they thought they could. 

Make sure when you are ready to buy that you factor in things such as 
-Property Taxes
-Home Insurance 
-Closing Costs 
-Annual Maintenance 
-Utilities
-Appraisal
-Inspection 
-Earnest Money Deposit 

What do you think of when you see a home that was previously pending, now "back on the market"?
It is a common misconception that automatically this means something totally horrible!
The house is falling apart, the sellers are terrible to work with or you should not even try to view that house, because why would it not make it to the closing table?

Today, I am talking about all of the big reasons why a home could be "under contract" and then "back on the market".
Inspections
Buyer Financing
Appraisal Issues
Due Diligence / Changing your mind

Not every time a home hits the market for a second time should be a scare, normally it means you can scoop in and learn why and move forward with ease, being the second buyer! 

It was such an honor to be featured on The Gwinnett Business Radio Show this Tuesday, April 12th! 
When I was asked to be on a local radio show I was honestly really nervous but when I got in the room all my nerves disappeared and it was so fun to talk real estate with other professionals!
On this show we talk about the current market and give great tips to buyers and sellers, not just here in Georgia but in every state! 
Listen in to hear some fun dialogue and of course to learn more about the real estate world!

Wondering what things really matter when you are searching for a home?
Today I discuss the factors in a home that are red flags!
Roofs, HVAC systems, Water Damage, Sloping Floors and more. 

Listen to this episode to make sure that you know what to look for next time you go out to search for your new home!

As always, please give me a  follow on Instagram so you can ask me all the questions! 
@sellingthepeachystate 

Hey Guys! 

Today we are answering a question that we get a lot working with buyers.
How can we write a winning offer in this market?

Price is not everything! Yes, it is important but there are other factors that you need to consider when it comes to winning your dream home. 
Tiffany joins me as we chat about how we are writing winning offers and getting our buyers under contract even after working with multiple other agents.

Listen up for the best tips and tricks.
As always, send us your questions or reach out for help in your real estate journey! 

I am so happy that everyone enjoyed Week 1 of the Homeowner Challenge.
That has been the best performing podcast yet, so I am excited to bring you the next week to help walk you through buying a home in this crazy market!

Steps To Buying a Home:
1. Gather your Docs and Get Pre Approved
-Two years of tax returns
-W-2's/Paystubs from your job
2. Locate your Down Payment Funds
-Are you getting a large gift from someone for your down payment?
Identify this so that your lender knows where your funds are coming from!
3. Begin the House Hunt
-Talk to your agent about your wants and your needs in a home
-Where do you want to live?
-How much of a home do you need?
4. Negotiate an offer and Contingencies
-Work with your agent to decide on a good purchase price to offer and negotiate the terms with the seller to get under contract!
5. Order a home inspection
-Always order a home inspection to make sure that there are no huge red flags with your potential home! Your agent can help you navigate the negotiations on repairs and let you know what is worth cancelling over!
6. Close on your home, Get the Keys and MOVE IN!
-Make sure you have a good home insurance binding..
-Make sure to file for Homestead Exemption for Taxes..
-Try your best to get a Home Warranty from the Seller..

Stay tuned for Week 3 of the Homeowner Challenge!
Don't forget I would love to personally walk you through this tedious process!
If you would like a Realtor on your side to walk with you through it all click below and submit your information so I can reach out and navigate this market for you!
Work with me and get a FREE Home Warranty on your new home!

https://keyswithkeely.com/buyers/

Hey everyone! 
Thank you for tuning in again to the podcast. 
We are so excited you are here!

Today we had some fun answering some questions/scenarios on The Reddit Real Estate platform. My co-worker and fellow Buyer's Agent , Tiffany Pierschbacher joins me as we digest these stations and give you some insight!

This week's episode is so much fun and also centered around a common question I get when helping clients buy a home. 
Credit scores can be confusing, they can seem unfair and overwhelming if you do not know how to raise your score, how to build a score or what score you need to buy a home. 
I brought one of my trusted lenders, Troy McNeely from Fairway Mortgage to explain to you what is a good credit score, how to build credit and how credit is measured when trying to qualify for a mortgage. 

We hope that you are able to grab a few good points from this podcast and are able to feel more in control of your credit to help you finally buy a property and start raising your wealth through real estate!

As always, to ask questions or connect follow me @sellingthepeachystate on Instagram. 
I love to address questions I receive and help you out in the journey of buying and selling real estate! 

We all know there are so many things to consider when buying a home, it can be overwhelming.
So, what are the most important things to look for and consider before you write that offer on your DREAM home?
Tune into this podcast to learn about the most important boxes to check on your new home search! 

As always, please follow me on instagram @sellingthepeachystate. This is where you can submit questions to be featured on the podcast so we can cover all of the most pressing real estate questions daily!