Buy
Do not buy the address.
Do not buy the address.
Understand the property.
A house can look right and still be wrong for the objective. Initio helps buyers consider the property itself, the transaction surrounding it and what ownership may require after closing.
What we consider
- Price.
- Location.
- Property condition.
- Market position.
- Comparable sales.
- Potential improvements.
- Known restrictions.
- Association considerations.
- Inspection findings.
- Negotiation.
- Longer-term plans.
A buyer should be able to see more than what is visible during a showing.
The buying process
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01
Define
What are you actually trying to accomplish?
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02
Search
Properties that fit the objective — not simply the filter.
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03
Evaluate
- Condition.
- Location.
- Value.
- Potential.
- Tradeoffs.
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04
Structure
- Price.
- Terms.
- Timing.
- Contingencies.
- Negotiation strategy.
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05
Investigate
- Inspection.
- Documents.
- Property-specific considerations.
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06
Close
Coordinate the path from executed contract through closing and possession.
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07
Look Forward
What happens after the keys?
- Improvement?
- Design?
- Leasing?
- Long-term ownership?
The transaction can be only the beginning.
Begin with the objective.
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish. We will begin there.