Parker & Klein Real Estate

The Parker & Klein List:Steps For Success

Step 1. Choose the Right Realtor

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so a highly qualified realtor is a must. At Parker & Klein, we believe a Realtor is a professional who will guide you through the entire buying process with 100% dedication. They will be with you every step of the way providing valuable advice and consultation.

Step 2. Find a Lender

You will need to know your mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, closing costs, points and other loan fees. Once you submit your loan application your lender will provide you with a pre-approval letter. This letter will help you feel more prepared and give you the confidence to submit a stronger offer when you find a home.

Step 3. Negotiate an Offer & Inspect

At Parker & Klein we will help strengthen your negotiating position by researching and providing the critical data that will help you determine the market value. This will help you make an educated offer. We will assist you in completing the 4 forms that must be submitted. Typically, inspections are conducted within 7-10 days of contract acceptance, and commonly include a full home inspection, a termite inspection, a radon test, and a survey. Parker & Klein will help recommend, find and schedule qualified inspectors to help identify any potential problems or preexisting issues with your new home.

Step 4. Escrow Process

Parker & Klein will guide you though the escrow process which will cover:

  • Inspections and Appraisals
  • Repairs and Documentation
  • Home Warranty
  • Homeowners Insurance
  • Utility transfers
  • Change of address
  • Final walk through
  • Final loan approval
  • HUD-1 statement review

Step 5. Close & Follow Up

The closing usually takes an hour and is held at a title company or an attorney’s office. Some things you will need to bring include your driver’s license, and a certified check made out to you.
After the closing, Parker & Klein will stay in touch. We are there to attend to any needs that might pop up in the future. Our goal is to have your experience be of such caliber that you would not hesitate to go through the process with us again. We want you to feel confident in our abilities so you will recommend your family and friends to us. Remember, our philosophy is to be your “Realtor for Life.”

Step 1. Professional Marketing Packet

Call us at when you’re ready to sell your home and we will provide you with a Professional Marketing Packet. This will offer answers to many of your questions about the selling process. The packet contains current market data and the vital role Parker & Klein will play in selling your home.

Step 2: Consultation & Listing

Every client’s needs are different and our consultation will help us prioritize your goals and needs involved in selling your home.
Correct pricing is crucial to success. We will provide you with your odds of selling and current market conditions which will allow you to make the most educated decision on pricing.
Document to be signed include:

  • Listing agreement
  • Agency form
  • Seller’s disclosure
  • Lead based paint form
  • Monthly Utilities, HOA Fees, Property Survey

Step 3: Professionally Marketing your Home

After the documents are signed, Parker & Klein will enter your data into the MLS online home search. We’ll choose just the right words and pictures to appeal to the people most likely to buy your home. This information will then be fed into every other real estate website to attain the broadest possible exposure. We will put in place a six week marketing plan designed to market your home intelligently and creatively. Since showings are an extremely important part of marketing, we will schedule appointments and provide feedback as quickly as possible. Communication is key so we will keep you apprised of our progress through weekly updates and 24 hours marketing database.

Step 4: Negotiate Offer & Inspection

We will assist you in making an educated and leveraged response to an offer. Once the offer is accepted, we will be responsible for obtaining the good faith check and guiding you through the escrow process.
Upon contract acceptance, buyers will have the home inspected, typically within 7-10 days. At this point, just about seller everyone gets nervous, but don’t worry. We will be there to coordinate everything for you including repairs as needed.

Step 5. Close & Follow Up

The closing usually takes an hour and is held at a title company or an attorney’s office. Some things you will need to bring include your driver’s license, keys, and garage door openers.
After the closing, Parker & Klein will stay in touch. We are there to attend to any needs that might pop up in the future. Our goal is to have your experience be of such caliber that you would not hesitate to go through the process with us again. We want you to feel confident in our abilities so you will recommend your family and friends to us. Remember, our philosophy is to be your “Realtor for Life.”