Moving to Bonita Springs, Florida

Whether you've already decided to buy a home in the Bonita Springs, Florida area or you’re still scouting Southwest Florida, you have found the best place to learn about buying real estate in the Bonita Springs area.  With information moving at the speed of light you need to know exactly what the real estate market is doing and to have an experienced real estate team on your side. Here’s what you need to know to get into the Bonita Springs real estate market:

Choosing a Buyer’s Agent

Whether you’re purchasing a resale or new construction an experienced, qualified buyer’s agent is your best asset in locating, analyzing and negotiating the purchase of your Southwest Florida home. Besides “years with a real estate license” as a qualifier, consider a combination of local knowledge, community involvement and implementation of technology to choose your real estate agent. Feel free to watch my video channel on being a Bonita Springs Buyers agent.  Read also: Bonita Springs Buyer Tips

Financing Your Real Estate

The Bonita Springs real estate market has been revolutionized since the mortgage crisis that followed the early 2000’s housing boom.  If you’re not a cash buyer you will need to partner with a local mortgage banker or mortgage broker for your purchases.  We gladly provide referrals to the best mortgage brokers in the area. Mortgage brokers who we've personally used, who have proven track records, the best lending programs and a stellar track record of getting the mortgaged funded.  Read also: Bonita Springs Mortgage Broker Referral

Negotiating a Great Deal

There’s more to purchasing a home in Bonita Springs than tossing out an offer and gambling that you’re getting a great deal. There are actual equations that will prove to you if you’re in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market.  That absorption rate, plus recent closed sales can help you gauge the most appropriate offer and keep you from over paying and leaving money on the table.  We also present these figures to the seller or seller’s agent, along with your offer, so that the seller clearly understands the market conditions.

Out of State Real Estate Buyers

Bonita Springs is a renowned second home destination so many buyers and sellers of real estate are not physically located in Southwest Florida for the duration of the home buying process. Our team specializes in representing absentee buyers from contract through closing. You will be represented beyond the contract negotiation, through the inspection and due diligence process and beyond.  We even offer complementary referrals to dependable vendors you may need after closing so you can turn your new house into a home. Real also: Buying a Bonita Springs Home Long Distance

Closing Costs and Fees

Local real estate customs vary city to city and even from Lee County to Collier County.  Rest assured that you will clearly understand the local closing costs, application fees and condo/homeowner association fees prior to purchase.  Know that you can count on a “no surprises” real estate transaction.  Read also: Calculating Real Estate Closing Costs

Begin Your Real Estate Search

Sign up to begin your Bonita Springs home search. Don’t worry, we won’t pester you. You will be asked for your email address so that the system can automatically update you when new properties hit the market that fit into your search criteria.  Get the edge on the competition! Our IDX – MLS access is the best in the area and it will keep tabs on the market 24/7 and send you fresh property listings as they become available.

For expert real estate advice call or text Chris Griffith to get started right now - 239-273-7430.