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Tina Hancock

(707) 386-4354

(925) 574-3181

Tina@ShopBayAreaHomes.com

CA DRE# 02006363


Benicia Office

560 1st Street, Suite C-103

Benicia, CA 94510

Walnut Creek Office

590 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 105

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Get in Touch

With the Right Professional Your Dream Home Can Come True




Finding the right home

  • Have an initial meeting with your agent
  • Establish goals, needs, wishes, timeframe
  • Get Pre-approved 
  • Schedule an appointment with the lender
  • Establish your purchase power
  • Establish the neighborhoods you would like to live in
  • Review homes online
  • Preview open homes with your Realtor
  • Attend open homes





Contract and Negotiations 

  • Discuss offer writing strategy
  • Your agent will help you to prepare a competitive offer based on price and terms you choose and negotiate the best outcome
  • You are in contract!
  • We will help you on each and every step
  • Wire earnest money deposit to escrow 
  • Perform your due diligence
  • Order appraisal
  • Conduct Inspections
  • Review terms with the lender
  • Obtain Loan





Closing

  • Title
  • Decide on how you are going to hold your title
  • Transfer the remaining of down payment
  • Sign the loan documents
  • Final Details
  • Hire Moving company
  • Pick up boxes
  • Cancel you lease
  • Switch Utilities in your name
  • Hire professional cleaner
  • Schedule repairs, if needed
  • The deed is recorded in your name. 
  • Congratulations!
  • You are a new homeowner!