Thinking about buying a new home or already decided to take the leap but still have questions about the process, pricing, or other details?
You’re in the right place.
Our Free Home Buyer Seminar provides a step-by-step blueprint covering everything you need to know—from A to Z—to help you gain clarity and confidently navigate the homebuying process.
In this seminar, you’ll learn about:
-Timelines and timing for your purchase
-Home inspections and what to expect
-Loan pre-approvals and securing financing
-Negotiation strategies to get the best deal
-And so much more.
Feel free to explore, and let us know how we can assist you in making your homebuying journey seamless and successful.
Tracie Wong | REALTOR®, MBA - DRE#02053598
- Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
- Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
- We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
- My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
- Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
- Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Qualification
- Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
- Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
- Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
- Don’t buy a vehicles
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Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
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Don’t spend money you saved for closing
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Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
Why You Need an Expert?
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
- There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
- Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
- Put down a larger earnest money deposit
- Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
- It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home!
- Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
- Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
- We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
- My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
- Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
- Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Qualification
- Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
- Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
- Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
- Don’t buy a vehicles
-
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
-
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
-
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
Home Buying Process!
- Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
- Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
- There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
- Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
- Put down a larger earnest money deposit
- Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
- It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
MEET THE TEAM
Here's your team that will help you throughout the entire selling & buying process.
Tracie Wong | REALTOR®, MBA - DRE#02053598
Maria Diana Sasis | Transaction Coordinator
Listen to what some of our past & current clients are saying!
"As first-time home buyers, we were really nervous and had so many questions and concern, and Tracie is just one call away.
She made the whole buying process so comfortable.
I highly recommend Tracie..."
- Kevin & Vivian
"Tracie Made Finding Our Dream Home In Today's Competitive Market Possible."
She was with us every step of the way, always available to answer questions and educate us on the homebuying process. We were first time homebuyers and had a lot of questions. Tracie was very patient and showed us many homes around the San Gabriel Valley. We decided to purchase a condo as our starter home. After about a few months of searching, we were able to find the right home. Her exceptional local market knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable. She was able to get us a home under asking in today's market and was also able to negotiate some repair credits for us. Tracie was always responsive, no matter the time, providing constant support and making sure we never felt alone in the journey. Her thorough explanations and patience empowered us to make the right decisions. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. We thought purchasing a home would be stressful, but with Tracie's guidance, she was able to make it fun and stress-free for us.
- Daniel
"If You're Looking For a Buyer's AND/OR Seller's Agent In The Home Buying/ Home Selling Process, I Highly Suggest You To Work With Tracie."
She was very helpful and very diligent in her communications and was available for our many questions. Throughout this long journey, she was always encouraging and helpful. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a home, I strongly encourage you to go with Tracie as your buyer and seller agent!
-Sam
"Tracie Was So Helpful And Organized Throughout My First Home Buying Journey."
It was my first time buying a house, and I got her out of pure luck, as I was connected to her via Zillow when I wanted to see a property. I was working with another agent at that time and was frustrated, and I instantly liked Tracie better. On our first meeting, she brought all of the introductory paperwork and had all the schedules neatly organized and printed. I loved how punctual and responsive she was! She was also very patient overall, and understood that this was a very serious decision for me and my family, and was not hesitant to show us more houses and answer any questions I had. If she did not know the answer, she always tried to get in contact who can answer the question. She will respond back within minutes regardless the time and will prioritize you and check up on how you’re doing. I did buy a new construction so there was nothing to negotiate, but she has great relationships with a lot of other agents / lenders, and will be very helpful and resourceful. Overall, she went above and beyond, always kept in check, and did everything to help, expedite the process, and made sure everything was good. I loved how she even brought us a little gift basket after I finally got my keys! It was the first housewarming gift and was very meaningful. I would recommend Tracie to anyone without hesitation and know that she will take care of her clients with utmost care, and you would be lucky to have her as your agent!
- Diane
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"As first-time home buyers, we were really nervous and had so many questions and concern, and Tracie is just one call away.
She made the whole buying process so comfortable.
I highly recommend Tracie...
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Kevin & Vivian
"Tracie is very easy to work along with. She’s very attentive and response to whatever questions I had."
She’s been on top of all the paperwork during the whole home buying process and very organized. I’m thankful that she took the time to educate me on the home buying process and helped refer me to good home inspector. She’s a reliable, punctual, knowledgeable, and someone I can trust! I will definitely choose her again!.
-dproidot.
"If you're looking for a buyer's AND/OR seller's agent in the home buying, home selling process, I highly suggest you to work with Tracie."
"She was very helpful and very diligent in her communications and was available for our many questions. Throughout this long journey, she was always encouraging and helpful. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a home, I strongly encourage you to go with Tracie as your buyer and seller agent!
-SamuelKim90
"Tracie helped us with our recent home purchase. We appreciated that she provided her services virtually and in person. She was responsive, knowledgeable, patient and professional."
"We were new to the market and she provided reliable guidance. She is personable and easy to get along with. We did not feel any pressure through the process and we closed on our top choice quickly. We would highly recommend her to anyone considering her services.
- eddmic0017