Buying with Ali
Buying a home, step by step
From the first conversation to the keys: how Ali finds the right home in San Fernando Valley, and what to expect along the way.
Six steps, in the order they happen. What Ali does at each one, and what will be asked of you.
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01
Getting ready
The strongest buyers know two things before they start: what they can comfortably spend, and what they actually want. Both take a little work up front and save a great deal later.
What Ali does
- Explains the process end to end and answers every question
- Introduces lenders, if you would like introductions
- Turns your wishes into a clear, searchable brief
What you do
- Get pre-approved and settle on a comfortable budget
- Decide your must-haves and your nice-to-haves
- Tell Ali about your timing and anything that would change it
02
The search
Finding the home is a conversation that gets more precise with every house you see. The goal is not to see the most homes; it is to see the right ones early.
What Ali does
- Sets up alerts and brings you homes that match, early
- Arranges and attends showings
- Points out condition, value and the things that do not show in the photographs
What you do
- React honestly to each home, so the brief improves
- Keep your financing current while you look
- Say when something feels right, and when it does not
03
The offer
An offer is a complete proposal: price, the deposit, how you are paying, the conditions you need, and the dates. Each part can make it stronger or weaker in the seller’s eyes.
What Ali does
- Builds the case for the price with real sales
- Drafts the offer and explains every term before you sign
- Presents it to the seller’s side and negotiates on your behalf
What you decide
- The price, the deposit and the terms you are comfortable with
- Which protections you want to keep
- Your limit, before the negotiation begins
The right home, seen early.
04
Escrow
Once the seller accepts, escrow opens: a neutral company holds your deposit and the documents, and a known sequence of steps begins. This is where you learn everything about the home.
What Ali does
- Schedules the inspections and attends them
- Reviews the disclosures and reports with you
- Negotiates any repairs or credits and tracks every deadline
What you do
- Wire your deposit to escrow when it opens
- Give your lender what they ask for, promptly
- Decide on each contingency with Ali’s advice
05
Closing
The final stretch is a short list done in order: a last look, your signature, the funds, and the recording of the deed that makes the home yours.
What Ali does
- Arranges the final walk-through and resolves anything it turns up
- Coordinates the signing with escrow and your lender
- Confirms recording and delivers the keys
What you do
- Arrange homeowner’s insurance before closing
- Sign the documents and send your closing funds
- Set up utilities to start on your closing date
06
After you move in
The relationship does not end at the door. The first weeks in a home raise practical questions, and the years after it raise bigger ones.
What Ali does
- Stays available for questions and recommendations
- Keeps you informed about your home’s market when you want to be
- Is ready when your plans change
What you do
- File your closing documents somewhere safe
- Settle in
- Keep Ali’s number
Local knowledge
Ali knows San Fernando Valley
In their words
Unbelievable and reliable. Ali has been my real estate agent for two homes that I've purchased and his reliability and responsiveness is beyond what I could ask. He continues to be a resource for me whenever I have questions…
Caroline · Sherman Oaks
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The Buyer’s Guide
Want to know how a purchase comes together, what it costs and what you decide at each step? Download Ali’s free Buyer’s Guide.
