Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the East Bay...
BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the Chico...
BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the Chico...
BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in the Chico...
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Buyer's Course
Buyers Blueprint Intro
Module 1: You Need An Expert
Module 2: Buyer's Compensation
Module 3: Choosing the Right Lender
Module 4: Making an Offer and Negotiations
Module 5: Your Offer Is Accepted
Module 6: Inspections Are Complete
Module 7: The Final Steps
Module 8: Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation
Module 9: Should Sellers Offer Buyer Compensation
Module 10: The Buyer Representation Agreement
Module 11: The Listing Agreement
Module 12: The Purchase Agreement
Module 13: Which Offer Should You Choose
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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
Tom Hampton |Broker
Meet Tom Hampton
Born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in a military family, Tom Hampton had the privilege of traveling the world at a young age. This early exposure gave him a deep understanding of people and cultures—an education that has greatly influenced his success in business and real estate.
A proud Chico resident since 1979, Tom began his real estate career in Los Angeles with Call Realty, later becoming Coldwell Banker, where he consistently closed 70–90 transactions per year, totaling millions of dollars in home sales. After relocating to Northern California, he joined Century 21 before founding his own brokerage, Great Homes Chico Real Estate, which has now surpassed $175 million in sales.
As a licensed Real Estate Broker, Tom’s dedication to his clients remains his top priority. He is relentless in his efforts to market and sell homes for the highest price in the shortest amount of time. “Success in sales and real estate has been my lifelong passion,” Tom says. “I eat, sleep, and breathe real estate—but I never forget to smile along the way. When I say call me anytime, I mean it.”
Tom now proudly operates MillionDollarListingChico.com, showcasing Chico’s finest luxury properties and offering world-class marketing for high-end homes.
He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the California Association of REALTORS®, and a Zillow Premier 5-Star Agent. With proven results, professionalism, and passion, Tom is ready to work for you.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TOM HAMPTON
"Sold Fast, Bought Smooth — A Five-Star Experience with Tom!"
“Tom sold our home quickly and for full price, then helped us move seamlessly into our new home. His professionalism, market knowledge, and attention to detail made the entire process effortless. A five-star experience from start to finish.”
- Tom Lando, former Chico City Manager
"From Overwhelming to Effortless — Tom Sold Our Family Estate in Just One Week!"
“I had to sell my parents’ estate home filled with a lifetime of treasures and antiques. Tom guided me through every step, arranged a trusted buyer for the contents, and handled everything while I was out of town. He sold the home in just one week for over asking, making a difficult process smooth and stress-free.”
-James Childress
Above and Beyond: Tom Found Our Dream Home That Wasn’t Even for Sale!"
“We had been searching for months and couldn’t find anything that fit our needs. Tom went above and beyond — he literally went out door knocking until he found us a not-for-sale home with everything we wanted, including a pool! He negotiated the deal and closed in just 15 days on a beautiful luxury property with a view and a 3-car garage — truly amazing!”
- Dena DeCarlo
"Five-Star Service: Tom Sold Our Home for Top Dollar and Handled Every Detail!"
“Tom sold our home for top dollar and went above and beyond — arranging complimentary storage for our three large shipping containers filled with antiques until our move out of state. A true five-star agent who delivers exceptional results!