Buyers Guide

Compass San Francisco Buyer's GuideThe SF Team’s three agents stand together beside a “Top 1% in the Country” headline and team information.San Francisco homebuyer introduction and checklist of eight questions to consider before starting the buying process.Nine-step home-buying guide, from finding an agent and getting pre-qualified to closing escrow.Chapter 1: Financing Your Purchase, with a list of home loan topics.Why get pre-approved: information about affordability, financing options, monthly payments, and making stronger offers.Home loan process infographic showing preparation, property search, and escrow steps through purchase closing.Home-loan infographic listing actions to avoid while applying for a mortgage.Financing guide outlining the credit, employment, income, down payment, and property criteria an underwriter reviews.Mortgage infographic showing P.I.T.I., insurance costs, and formulas for monthly property taxes and homeowners insurance.Infographic explaining five factors lenders use to qualify borrowers, with a $1.25 million home purchase example.Chapter 2: Buying Process, with a list of real estate transaction topics.Property types guide explaining single-family homes, condos, co-ops, and tenancy in common.Flowchart of a real estate transaction from buyer and seller steps through closing and move-in in San Francisco.San Francisco homebuyer disclosure checklist listing general property reports and documents for homeowners association properties.Buying-process FAQ explaining how to make an offer, compete with other buyers, and respond to counteroffers.Escrow buying guide explaining its purpose, process, duration, and how an escrow holder is chosen.Nine-step infographic explaining what happens during escrow.Chapter 3 Resources, listing San Francisco real estate and neighborhood websites.San Francisco real estate resource list featuring Compass, local government, building inspection, Walkscore, and other websites.San Francisco neighborhood websites listed in two columns.