The Home Purchase Process
Select an Agent
√ Review recommendations and local agents
√ Interview and select your agent
√ Review and sign any upfront paperwork
√ Get references for mortgage brokers
√ Begin review of financing options
Prequalification
√ Run a free credit report on yourself
√ Interview mortgage brokers
√ Figure out how much you can afford
√ Determine which loan package is right for you
√ Select a mortgage broker
√ Fill out application and provide documentation
√ Get pre-approval letter confirming loan details
Home Search
√ Identify home needs and wants with your agent
√ Review optional areas based on needs and price range
√ Set plan with your agent for new listing updates
√ Preview homes and explore neighborhoods
√ See lots of homes and refine the best options
Purchase Offer
√ Identify a home you want to purchase
√ Discuss offer options, strategy and competition with
your agent
√ Determine offer details (price, financing, inspections, closing, etc.)
√ Agent to write and submit the offer and review response with you
√ Negotiations until an accepted offer
Open Escrow
√ Receive a copy of the ratified contract
√ Agent to open an escrow account
√ Deposit earnest monies
√ Review timeline and milestones in the offer
√ Initiate next steps in financing process
√ Take steps to meet all contractual obligations
Inspections
√ Agent to schedule all inspections
√ Meet the inspectors at the property for inspections
√ Review seller disclosures, inspection reports and agent visual inspection
√ Make requests and schedule any follow up inspections with your agent
√ Determine next steps with your agent
Secure Financing
√ Agent to provide mortgage broker with ratified contract
√ Buyer to provide additional requested documentation
√ Appraisal ordered and performed
√ Review appraisal results
√ Provide any follow up requests from the lender until final sign off
√ Receive final approval letter
√ Determine next steps with your agent
Final Processes
√ Continue to review all required contractual and
legal obligations
√ Review timeline and contingencies (conditions) of
the contract
√ Continued negotiations if applicable
√ Secure a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
√ Sign all final paperwork
√ Sign loan and required documents through the
title company
√ Deposit remaining funds for down payment and closing costs
Close Escrow
√ Receive closing confirmation
√ Get Keys
√ Move In!
Testimonials
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I have never been so impressed. Her rates are not jacked up like most agents. You assume that an expensive sent means they work hard and in my experiences they’re not the case. Mrs Casey Oliver has amazing rates and got my property sold in one day! In ONE day she found a buyer! She took the time to get to know us, answered all of our excessive questions, always took our calls, paid attention by getting to know us so much that when she brought us a gift to our closing that the gift was something we very much appreciated and enjoyed. Casey went above and beyond. She is now and will forever be our realtor. My husband and I are in our 80’s and are so grateful she didn’t take advantage of us. Thank you Mrs. Oliver for educating us and having patience. Your hard work is admirable! I highly recommend Mrs Oliver to anyone looking to buy or sell their property or home.
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- James and Clara Faul
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Casey is an honest and very hard worker. She gets the job done by guiding you through the entire process.
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- Cheryll Richard
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I can’t say enough about how wonderful Casey was to work with. She made buying our new home out of state a pleasant experience. She guided us along the way and provided us with direction when we needed it. We are so grateful we stumbled across her as our agent. I just can’t say enough good things without typing a book explaining the whole process. She just goes above and beyond. Thank you Casey for finding our new home sweet home. -The Kanouff Family
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- Melissa Kanouff
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Casey sent us updates consistently in such a crazy housing market which made all the difference. She was great with negotiations and we got our dream home because of it. Highly recommend!
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- Leah D.
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Casey was an excellent agent. She is a true professional. She will always go above and beyond to make sure her clients are taken care of and all questions answered. She made my first home buying experience seamless.
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- Chris Carrico
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Casey is very trustworthy and hard-working. She came through every time that we needed her.
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- Timothy Carrico
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To Whom May Benefit:
Good morning,
I'm writing this letter to let future clients know what a hard-working, professional and dedicated to her client's satisfaction, our Real Estate Professional, Casey Oliver, demonstrated to us. We had a long, drawn-out and frustrating search for the right property to purchase as our future retirement home. We are located in Seattle, WA and were relocating to Louisiana, my home state, to retire. Casey researched hundreds, if not thousands, of available properties, trying to find us the right location. She researched constantly, always checking for "new listings" and driving all over the place to look at and evaluate each and every property we asked her to check out. This may not sound like much. But, in all actuality, it must have been a nightmare for Casey due to the fact that we couldn't make up our minds as to whether or not we wanted a farm with a home already on the site or land only, to build.
She never got upset with us and spent many mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends researching and looking at property for us.
Not only did she do all the research for the property. But, she also researched lenders, title searches and also did the closing for us. We closed on property that is located over 3000 miles away and Casey made it easier than when we purchased the home we currently live in!! Not to mention, she did it much faster!!!
If you want a Real Estate Professional that will do whatever it takes to make you happy and ensure your satisfaction, if you don't hire Casey, you will pay a lot more than money for a lot less Satisfaction!!!
Casey is the Consummate Professional that not only gets the job done. But she does it with style, class and with the appearance of a seamless and well executed campaign!
I look forward to working with Casey more, once we've relocated to Louisiana and urge anyone who is looking for a Real Estate Professional that will make the difference in whatever your Real Estate needs are, to do the same!!!!
Jacob D. Arvie, FMP
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- Jacob Arvie (Facility Manager)
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Hi Casey ,
It was unfortunate that we weren’t able to close in the property the Safe Haven property in Carencro. It was an exceptionally pleasant experience working with you . We expect to be in touch.
Our best,
Kenneth George
Chloecile George
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- Kenneth George (Leasee)
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Casey was so professional, yet caring and helpful during this whole process. She always had a smile and a hug for me during this stressful time. She truly is amazing!
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- Allyson Gilcrease
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I'd give more stars if I could! Casey was great from start to finish. I still can't believe how easy she made the entire process for me.
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- Craig G.
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She is AWESOME! She was in contact with me the entire time. She always kept it professional. I love how she works. She really advocates for her clients!
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- Kira Tobias
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I asked Casey for help selling a family property, she took on a pretty much impossible task. She never let up and made it happen. She was super professional, and motivated to get it done. I for sure would recommend her.
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- Cory Hoffpauir
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Casey was amazing! She kept me well informed on every step being taken throughout the process of selling my condo. She went above and beyond to get the sale done in a timely fashion. I’d definitely recommend Casey to future buyers and sellers in the market looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Anthony Norris
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Casey is an outstanding realtor! She listened to all my needs, likes, and dislikes in order to help me find the perfect home. She did an amazing job and thoroughly did her research. She showed me four phenomenal homes and then helped me pick the best one based on my needs. She is one of a kind, and i will highly recommend her to everyone I know!
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- Christian Griggs (Sales representative )
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I am a realtor in the Los Angeles area
and often have trouble finding a great agent to refer business to, most agents drop the ball and don’t treat their clients like I would treat my clients. Casey was the best referral experience I’ve ever had. I referred Casey to a family member who needed help renting out her home. She also may need to sell in the future. Casey was so patient and so helpful during the process. She treats her clients like family and goes above and beyond. There is no doubt my family will be calling her when it is time to sell the home. She cares about her clients not commissions and puts the clients needs ahead of her own. She met and exceeded my high level of standards. I highly recommend working with Casey, you will not be disappointed in her skill, communication and ability to get it done!
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- Courtney McCarson
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Casey is extremely helpful and went up and above to help us get situated. I strongly recommend her.
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- El Prejean
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I'm not sure if I would have got this house if it wasn't for Casey. I live in Washington DC and due to her diligence, we got it done!! Casey responded ,day or nite , in a prompt and professional manner. Took the time to explain things and stayed on top of things from the beginning to the end. She was a Great liaisons also, I feel the seller is just as pleased as myself. Wonderful person and I see bright things in her future. I don't think that this transaction could have gone any better even if i was there in person. Thanks Casey!
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- Daniel Blueitt
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Me and my Fiancé loved going through Casey! If you are looking for a realtor that is hyper organized, punctual, full of information and on top of her game at all times, you need to use Casey! She made buying our first home seamless. She will guide you along the way and has answers to all of your questions. She is also, very open to give you her advice if you have an open ear!
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- Mike Richard
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Casey went out of her way to help us find our dream house. Very professional and reliable. We just moved to the US from Europe and we were very thankful for her support to navigate the US real estate landscape. Thanks so much for your support!
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- Mirjam Prejean
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Casey is an agent that always goes above and beyond for her clients. She definitely cares a lot for everyone she works with and it shows through her diligence. I highly recommend Casey to anyone looking for an agent that will take care of them like family.
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- Anonymous
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Casey aided our company in finding a new larger location that had all the amenities we needed to expand our growing business! She was attentive, informative, and knowledgeable! If I could give her more than 5 STARS we would! You won't find someone more invested in you and your business!
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- Kimberly Borman
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Casey was amazing! She stayed on top of everything! She made buying a home a lot less stressful for us! She's our go to & I recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell!
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- Alexis Benjamin (Buyer)
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Casey was very helpful, responsive and have an extensive knowledge about her job. Such a wonderful experience working with her.
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- Tetzee Gelua
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When my elderly grandparents in their late 80's said they were selling their second piece of property, I handed them a business card of someone I knew would take care of them. They had previously used another agent and I can tell you Casey was clearly the better option. It took the previous agent a very long time to sell the previous 1st piece of property they listed, whereas Casey found a buyer on day one for their second piece of property. Her rates are not eye gouging and she puts in the work, clearly. They are elderly and constantly had questions both in person and over the phone. Not once did she become annoyed nor did she ever dodge a phone call by sending them to voice-mail. She was attentive and informative. I knew they would be safe in her hands, but more importantly THEY FELT safe during the whole process. My grandparents received a gift from Casey during their closing that they were absolutely tickled with and by the gesture. She payed attention so closely to them that she was able to select items personalized to their hobbies and lifestyle. THAT is a dedicated agent. She is trust worthy, hard working, and her level of professionalism is one that can't be rivaled. She will be triumphant in helping you obtain the goals and results you are seeking. She won over my entire family and is now our family realtor and that is no easy task. We would all recommend her! Thank you Casey Oliver! I'm so grateful.
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- Brooke Chiasson
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Casey Oliver is great!! She helped me find and purchase an amazing home. She answered every question I had and answered every call and text too. Also, Very enthusiastic and excited as I was in the whole process. I highly recommend working with her.
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- Chris Duhon
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On time, worked around our schedule, and found us a house during the crazy market times. Also, sold our house in less than 48 hours!
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- J Dup
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Casey is absolutely amazing! She is consistent, her communication is great, her sense of urgency is unmatched. She answered every call, every text, every email every single time in a timely fashion. We went on several viewing until we found the perfect location. She was just as involved and excited as we were to help us. After we signed the lease she still checked in and handled an issue for us. We will use Casey EVERY single time!
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- Boujee Body Kontour
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I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with so understanding nd patient she goes above nd beyond to make sure you’re happy nd comfortable at the same time…. If you’re looking to rent or buy she’s the one you won’t be disappointed 🤞🏽
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- Latisha Viltz
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Casey did a fantastic job of walking us through all of the processes and paperwork. She made it as easy as one step at a time. Will definitely use her for anything in the future.
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- Cali LeBlanc
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Casey was amazing! She was so easy to work with, couldn’t have ask for more sweet person. She sent me a list of what I wanted and within a couple days I was in the home I wanted. It was such a smooth process and so stress free! Definitely recommend her! Thank you Casey for being such a blessing with all this!
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- Morgan Forestier
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Casey Oliver did a fantastic job finding us the right home! She's very professional, ethical and dependable. You can rely on Casey!!!!
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- Jacob Arvie
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