Homebuying Workshop – How to Win in Today’s Housing Market

316 Brookview Parkway South,Golden Valley MN 55426

22 June, 2022

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>>> Are you wondering how you can successfully purchase a home in today’s challenging (and oftentimes frustrating) housing market? >>> Do you not know where to start with buying a home? >>> Have you purchased a home before but you could use a refresher to get caught up on today’s best practices? We are here to help you win in today's housing market! We will be giving extensive information, tips and tricks on how to win in today’s housing market during a 1-hour (plus Q & A time) homebuying workshop. Food and beverages will be provided: pizza, water and pop. Attendees are encouraged to participate by bringing questions, giving active feedback, and sticking around after the core presentation if there are specific topics that would be helpful to dive deeper into. Homebuying Workshop Topics: When is the right time to buy?Current housing market conditions: are we in a housing bubble?How to get a deal on a home today?Detailed steps to purchasing a home from start to finishHow to find the perfect home at the right priceHow to get an offer accepted at a price you are comfortable withYour have an accepted offer! Now what? How to make sure you close successfully!Things to keep in mind once you become a homeownerTime: 7:30 – 8:45 Date: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 Location: Brookview Golfcourse Basset Creek SOUTH Room (upstairs from information desk on main floor) Free Food and beverages provided: Pizza, water, soda *This event is not open to Real Estate industry professionals, though we would be happy to connect on ways to hone your skills, as well as answer your question on how to be successful in helping your clients win more offers. ~~ Additional Details on Homebuying TopicsWhen is the right time to buy?A lot of people feel that now is the perfect time to buy. Others say it's a terrible time to buy. The reality is, it all depends on you, the type of home you are currently living in, what you are looking to purchase, where you would make your purchase, and the resources you have to put towards the purchase, including: time, money, and your real estate team. Understanding your needs, goals, and what your are looking to accomplish is critical to having a successful homebuying experience! Current housing market conditions: are we in a housing bubble?Those of us that lived through the housing bubble that started "The Great Recession" can see some similarities between this housing market now and the market we saw then. Are we in a housing bubble again? Is it bound to burst any day with prices to come crashing down from these high levels that we have seen? In short: no, we are not in a housing bubble. We will go in more detail on this during the presentation. This question is at the forefront of our minds. We care about our clients and are aware of the concerns out there with the housing market. We are data-driven and will present the latest evidence on this key topic. How to get a deal on a home today?We are looking forward to diving into this key topic during the presentation. Most people want to get a "deal" on their purchases (or, at least not feel like they are getting ripped off). We will address how to identify homes that are going to be more likely to go "under asking price" vs. those that are much more competitive and harder to save money on with the purchase price. Detailed steps to purchasing a home from start to finishWe will cover it all, from selecting your Realtor and Loan Officer, to signing papers on your closing day and getting the keys to your new house! How to find the perfect home at the right priceSetting up a home search is more than just simply using a filter. There is a strategy to maximizing success, including: adjusting price levels, neighborhoods, #BR/BA, and more! How to get an offer accepted at a price you are comfortable withIt's not just about getting your offer accepted, right? You want to get your offer accepted at a price that you can afford and are comfortable with. We will go over the most important "prices" to focus on, and why. (Hint: it is not the purchase price! Although... the purchase price is very much connected to these other prices.) Your have an accepted offer! Now what? How to make sure you close successfully!Some of the saddest homebuying stories are those that start off so well ("Hooray, we got our offer accepted!") but end in tremendous heartache as something falls apart before the closing. How can this happen? We will also go into how unfortunately common it is for purchase agreements to fall through and the pitfalls you can avoid so you will be as certain as possible that your accepted offer will end with a successful on-time closing! Things to keep in mind once you become a homeownerBuying the home is just the beginning! We love making successful homeowners and will give you lots of resources and tips to consider to save time, money, and stress with homeownership. ~~ About the Organizers/PresentersThomas Johannsen - NMLS #2057640Senior Mortgage Loan Officer Johannsen Group Loans / My City Mortgage (Powered by Hometown Lenders) - NMLS #1978621 www.johannsengroup.com About Thomas Johannsen - Mortgage Loan Officer I help homeowners win in the housing market by taking the time to carefully understand my client's requirements, hopes, and needs as it relates to their mortgage choices. I also leverage technology and my education and experience in economic analysis to offer key insights on the various mortgage options--this leads to increasing my client's accepted offers, as well as my client's overall wealth through their homeownership. I pride myself on being a responsive, thorough, and honest Mortgage Loan Professional at My City Mortgage. I am able to offer clients nearly every loan product available, at competitive rates, while maintaining high-quality service. I am a volunteer with my church, Global Golden Valley, the Golden Valley Community Foundation, and PRISM Food Shelf, working to provide lasting positive impact in our community. I am a member of Valley Community Presbyterian Church. Finally, I am a family man and try to be a friend to all, as the world can always use more love! Special Mortgage Offers- $5,000 guarantee that we will close on your financing (requires pre-approval and TBD approval) - 180-day FREE lock and shop: lock your rate NOW before you find a home (includes free improved rate adjustment DOWN if market improves) - cash-backed option for well-qualified borrowers (we will buy the house if your financing qualification falls through after you have the house under contract) - Down payment assistance programs Bailey Beckman - Lic. #40717334Realtor® Beckman Realty Group / eXp Realty https://www.sellandbuywithbailey.com/ About Bailey Beckman - RealtorBailey is an an expert in residential real estate licensed in the state of Minnesota! I partner with eXp Realty and the Plasch Group to provide my clients with unmatched opportunities in this wild real estate market: - Networking dream homes before they go to the open market - Top performance and success in multiple offer situations - Access to cutting edge trends happening both locally and nationally - All-inclusive, customized marketing plans (not just a sign in the front yard!) - Ongoing education for all clients throughout their buying or selling process - Direct and honest communication When you work with me, you will be backed by my expertise and insights, as well as the support, visibility and networking capabilities of my team at eXp Realty. I am here as your dedicated agent.