Buyer's Guide

The journey begins with an initial consultation with The Jans – either in person or by telephone – so that we can have a full understanding of your needs and ultimate goal. Before the consultation it may be helpful for you to ask yourself a few questions that will best define what you may be looking for. Do you already know where you may want to purchase? Do you have any preferences for a condo, townhome, or single-family home? Which features do you like and dislike, which are must-haves? What is your ideal time frame for purchase or moving? What is the intent for the property – is it a primary residence, a second home or does it need to generate income? These, amongst others, are the types of questions to consider but it is also helpful to sit down with any others that will be involved in your property selection to get their input and come up with a list of ideal criteria and features that everyone can agree upon.

With an initial outline of the kind of property, price range and preferred features that you are looking for The Jans will go to work for you! The pursuit of your dream home begins with a comprehensive search process. With our deep and extensive knowledge of the Central Florida market we will identify neighborhoods and properties that match your criteria and will send you properties to review providing guidance on which might best be suited to your needs. From tracking inventory and informing you of market changes to providing online technology and personal showings (in person or virtual), we will present you with the very best opportunities tailored specifically to your lifestyle needs on your schedule and within the timeline of your choosing.

With a property secured and under contract, a professional inspection is the next critical step in the purchasing process and your real estate contract will generally allow a specific period of time for this to be performed. An inspector will review all structural and mechanical aspects of the property including roof, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems and much more and will provide you with a full report of their findings. The Jans can guide you to the best providers and will attend the inspection appointment with you or on your behalf. We will also review the full report with you and discuss any subsequent courses of action, recommending and organizing any third-party vendors that may be needed in the case of any repairs and guiding discussions/negotiations to determine the allocation of any associated costs.

The Jans will communicate regularly with you throughout the contract to closing process to assist you with securing a homeowners insurance binder, providing details on any lien and title searches, guiding you on the transfer of any utilities and many other details as they arise. Through exclusive Premier Sotheby’s International Realty partnerships and The Jans longtime business relationships we can also connect you as needed with some of the industry’s best designers, contractors, attorneys, warranty companies and other service providers. At time of closing, we will perform a final walk through of the property either with you or on your behalf and will coordinate all closing details with the selected title company to assure the most convenient time and place of closing to meet your needs – whether in Central Florida or in your home town.