Buying a Home

Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, I can provide you listings by email and give you access to the Charleston MLS! I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

• How I can help
• Before you start looking
• Closing Costs

As your Agent, I will:

• Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
• Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Before you start looking for your new home:

• Check your credit rating . Straighten out any errors before its too late.
• Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
• Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
• Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
• Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
• Identify important features you need your new home to have.

Closing costs to expect:

• Lender Fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
• Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
• Government fees include deed recording and state and local mortgage taxes.
• Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.

[ Find out how much your closing costs should be ] [ Search the Charleston MLS ]

How Marshall Delivers More

Marshall puts his excellent negotiation skills to work for you, so you pay the lowest possible price when you buy. In most cases, he helps save his clients thousands of dollars in the negotiation! This not only means settling on the best sale price, but can also mean arranging the best mortgage terms and reducing your closing costs. Marshall Walker and his team are dedicated to helping you find the home of your dreams on YOUR terms!