{"id":22133,"date":"2017-02-01T14:11:58","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T19:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/all-destinations\/acheter-bien-immobilier-connaitre-bases-etapes-suivre\/"},"modified":"2021-05-17T07:00:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T12:00:35","slug":"buy-property-know-basics-steps-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/our-recommendations\/buy-property-know-basics-steps-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy property in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"
Penthouses<\/strong> overlooking the Hudson<\/strong>, mansions<\/strong> on the shores of the Pacific in Malibu<\/strong>, family homes<\/strong> in the lush greenery of Miami<\/strong>. Buying a residence in the US of A can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.<\/p>\n Of course you want your name on a piece of land in the States<\/strong>, and you want it now. But slow down, there\u2019s a process. You have to know what you want and how you want it. Your intentions: A permanent residence? A vacation home? A home for both business and pleasure? A sure investment? Family, friends, dogs, cats, ponies \u2026 all are welcomed to the United States and its various beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n The luxury real estate market also provides options in make and model: apartments, mansions, duplexes, townhomes, plots, lofts, brand new or freshly renovated \u2026 it\u2019s like Christmas, but better. Whether your prefer the city, country, or by the sea, there is only one place the can search to be done, and that\u2019s through the Multiple Listing Service<\/strong> (MLS<\/strong>), which organizes all property listings on a national database. Easy, simple, and efficient.<\/p>\n Questions or concerns about the property that\u2019s caught our eye? It\u2019s best to select the very best real estate agent to assist you. And it\u2019s a no brainer: BARNES<\/strong>,\u00a0they\u2019ll read you\u00a0the fine print, keep all the excessive paperwork very organized, and give you all the details on your new neighborhood and hotspots in the area (we help too). They\u2019re also very handy in getting the biggest bang for your buck.<\/p>\n Another very important person during this process is the real estate lawyer<\/strong>. Depending on what state you plan on purchasing in, it\u2019s a safe bet that the law needs to be on your side. Why? Because we want to ensure that your home purchase contract is secured with minimum loopholes. Also, you\u2019ll want to make sure all your bases are covered to close seal the deal successfully.<\/p>\n Yes, yes you do, and for good reasons. In the States, most contracts to purchase houses come with a very specific contingency: the contract will not be valid until the buyer, through a home inspector, has verified the conditions of the property.<\/p>\n It\u2019s nothing to worry about, a General Home Inspection is designed with you in mind. The roof, basement, heating system, plumbing, electrical, etc. will be checked for code violations and deficiencies to make sure life in your new home runs smoothly, without any hiccups. And also, it\u2019s a (big) liability.<\/p>\n These steps are essential to acquiring that luxury home<\/strong> in SoBarnes condition.<\/p>\n1. You got options<\/h2>\n
2. You got backup<\/h2>\n
3. You got \u2026 inspectors?<\/h2>\n