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HOME BUYER SEMINAR VIDEO
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
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.
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
Claudia Da Silva
Get in Touch
ADDRESS
1335 Lake Woodlands Dr Ste C
The Woodlands TX 77380
PHONE NUMBER
(281) 916 4414
OPEN HOUR
Mon – Fri 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat – Sun 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Broker Firm Name
Coldwell Banker Realty
(281) 363 2500
Designated Broker of Firm
Jill Jarvis
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The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2026 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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Claudia Da Silva
Get in Touch
ADDRESS
1335 Lake Woodlands Dr Ste C
The Woodlands TX 77380
PHONE NUMBER
(281) 916 4414
OPEN HOUR
Mon – Fri 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat – Sun 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Broker Firm Name
Coldwell Banker Realty
(281) 363 2500
Designated Broker of Firm
Jill Jarvis
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2026 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.