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 10: The Buyer Representation Agreement

Module 11: Commissions

Module 12: The Purchase Agreement

Module 13: The Listing Agreement

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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

Tom Hampton is one of Chico, California’s top real estate agents, specializing in luxury homes and downsizing for seniors. As a Chico CA Luxury Homes Agent and Downsizing Specialist, Tom helps clients navigate major life transitions—whether selling a high-end property or simplifying life after decades in a home filled with memories.

A Chico resident since 1979, Tom brings decades of experience and local insight to the Northern California real estate market. He began his career in Los Angeles with Call Realty, later Coldwell Banker, where he consistently closed 70–90 transactions per year and achieved millions in annual sales.

After returning to Northern California, Tom continued his success with Century 21 before founding MillionDollarListingsChico.com, where he has now surpassed $175 million in closed sales.

Tom is also recognized as a Chico CA Relocation Expert, helping buyers and sellers move to the area with expert guidance on neighborhoods, pricing strategy, and market trends.

Many of Tom’s clients are longtime homeowners who have lived in their homes for 30–40 years and are ready to simplify life. Large homes, big yards, and unused pools can become overwhelming to maintain, and many seniors worry about where to start or how to handle a lifetime of belongings.

Tom specializes in helping seniors downsize in Chico with clarity and dignity, guiding them step-by-step through the process—from preparing the home for sale to coordinating solutions for furniture, heirlooms, and decades of memories—so the transition is smooth and their children aren’t left with the burden.

Known for his professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic approach, Tom combines advanced digital marketing, strategic pricing, and concierge-level service to deliver exceptional results.

Tom is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the California Association of Realtors®, and is a Zillow Premier 5-Star Agent.


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!

- JoyceAnn Muniz