Let's Find Your New Home!
What happens when you team up with a knowledge, skilled and caring Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty REALTOR® to find your dream home? That dream becomes a reality. If that IS what you're looking for, you've come to the RIGHT PLACE!.
Search For Homes and Real Estate For Sale in Ocean & Monmouth Counties
If you want to search for a home to buy in Ocean County New Jersey, you have come to the right site. Buying a home is one of life's biggest investments and most exciting adventures. When you choose a Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty agent we will be your partner from the search to the closing table. Also, one of our REALTORS® will guide along the way to make your experience smooth and successful. Indeed, this is the site to search for homes for sale in Ocean County and receive a vast array of photos and property information.
We Pledge to
- Meet with you to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan your property search
- Fully explain the agency relationship required by law in New Jersey
- Show you all properties that meet your criteria
- Keep you informed of new properties that come on the market
- Help you determine your offer
- Negotiate the offer and contract in your best interests
- Facilitate the home inspection and resolution process
- Provide you professional referrals - Attorney, Lender, Home Inspector and more
- Keep you updated on the progress of the transaction.
Finding A Home
Whether it’s your first home or if you’re an experienced buyer, purchasing a home is a complex process. By working with us, you’ll find a home in the neighborhood where you want to live, one that fits your budget and meets your goals for features, quality and value. Selecting your perfect Ocean County home will require research, and expert guidance and knowledge of the local real estate market.
Search for homes for sale in Ocean County.
Making It Yours
Once you've found that perfect home a Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty REALTOR® will guide you through the settlement process through the closing date. Firstly, we will provide you advise and suggest an attorney/settlement agent, lender, and other professionals such as the important home inspector. To sum it up, enjoy peace of mind, knowing that all the details of your purchase are being take care of by an experienced and knowledable professional team.
Important Information Regarding Home Buyer Representation - What Buyers Need to Know.
On August 17, 2024, The New Jersey Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act became law and introduced the Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement (Buyer Agency Agreement). As a result, in almost every situation, the law requires that the Agreement be executed between a buyer and a licensed real estate agent prior to a buyer or tenant seeing any homes for sale or rent. In summary, if you are a homebuyer in New Jersey, having an understanding of this agreement is critical in helping you make informed decisions.
Benefits for NJ Homebuyers
The Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement clearly states what services and fiduciary responsibilities you can expect of your Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty Agent. Also, it specifies what the agent compensation is, and how it will be paid. Furthermore, the agreement is transparent, reduces potential confusion, and seeks to ensure the parties have a clear understanding of the buyer-agent relationship from its onset. Download the Standard Form of Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement. Your Coldwell Banker RIviera Realty Agent will fully explain and answer any questions you may have regarding this agreement.
Preparing To Buy A Home
Talk with a mortgage broker or lender.
One of the first and most important things a buyer can do is become pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage. In fact, doing this before you start shopping for a home makes you a better-informed buyer and your offer to purchase will be more attractive to potential sellers.
Develop a wish list.
Know what you have to have and those things you want to have. Then, write them down and give them to your agent to help us find you the best home for you and your needs.
Think Ahead.
It is so easy to get wrapped up in ones present needs, we all do it. Therefore, you should also be thinking about your exit strategy when the day comes to move. Research incicates that buyers expect to stay in a home a median of 15 years, yet typically buyers age 18-44 move in 10 years.
Leave emotions at the door.
The real estate market has up and downs. In a seller's market, buyers don't always have their offer accepted. However, don't get discouraged if you lose out on the first or second home, or if the seller won't meet your offer.
Making An Offer
There are many factors that influence the market value of a home. Your Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty Agent will give you insight and information you need to make an offer you're comforable with. Some factors to consider include:
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- How long the home has been on the market
- If the price has ever been reduced
- How much the home is worth. I will provide you with comparable homes that have recently closed.
- If there are multiple offers, discuss strategies to make your offer stronger
- Other items that might be included in the sale (non real property)
- If the seller is offering buyer concessions and things to consider in asking for one
- A time line for loan contingencies, home inspections and a closing date
- If you are using an attorney, we will forward the signed purchase contract to for review which allows for legal advise and appropriate changes.
- At the time of closing we will join you at the property do accompany you on a final walk-through to make sure it's in the same condition as when you signed the purchase contract.
Additionally, following your instructions, we will prepare a written offer, and present it to the seller's agent. At that point, the seller can accpt your offer, reject it or present a counter offer to start a negotiation process. Your Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty agent will work with you to plan a strategy to ensure your most advantageous price and terms.
Consumer Guides
Working With A Real Estate Attorney This resource helps consumers understand their rights and key steps in the home buying process, promoting open communication every step of the way.
Buyer Assistance Programs. There are assistance programs designed to help. Here’s what you need to know guide from the National Association of REALTORS®.
Understanding the Advantages of Homeownership
Home ownership is the means by which most American's gain wealth. Almost certainly, homeowners don't pay someone else's mortgage payment, received income tax advantages and most importantly, they build equity in their financial future.
Buying Versus Renting
Buying
- You will have a great Mortgage Interest write-off on your Federal Return.
- Your housing expense will be more stabalized.
- You can use, decorage, make physical changes to, and enjoy your home as you see fit.
- You may incrae your equity as your home appreciates in value.
- You are not at the mercy of a landlord.
- Your house will become "home," not a temporary living place.
Renting
- There is no Federal tax write-off for mortgage interest.
- Your rent can go up each year, typically four to ten percent.
- You must get permission from your landlord to make any changes to your dwelling.
- You have no equity build-up. Your money is gone for good.
- You can be evicted, lose your security depost, and more.
- Your living situation is always temporary.
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Our Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty Pledge to Buyers
We feel so strongly about it, we put it in writing.
To provide unsurpassed service to help you buy your home at a fair market price, in the shortest time, with the least inconvenience to you, we will:
- Explain New Jersey Agency Relationships.
- Provide you with a written agency agreement, per state law.
- Maintain excellent communication during the term of the agreement.
- Analyze your property needs and desires.
- Orient you to current real estate market conditions.
- Provide helpful community data.
- Explain local real estate practices and procedures.
- Provide information on lenders, home inspectors, title insurance providers and if desired, attorney's.
- Set up a system to provide you with information on suitable properties as they come on the market.
- Coordinate appointments and show all properties of interest, whether the properties are out listings or not.
- Provide relevant market data as to fair market value of homes.
- Disclose all know material defects regarding a specific property.
- Explain and facilitate the Purchase Offer process.
- Prepare a purchase contract subject to attorney review.
- Present all offers to the seller or seller's agent with a time is of the essence attitude.
- Strive to obtain the best possible price and terms for you.
- Explain post-purchase activities and facilitate same.
- Keep confidential any information you designate.
- Alwys, in accordance with our agency relationship, act in your best interest.
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