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In order to serve you in the most effective way possible and to save us time in the future, please answer the following questions. This should take about 10 minutes. Thank you very much!

Your Full Name:

Phone Number to best be reached at including area code:

Email address:

Mailing Address:

How did you find out about Engle Realty (Referral, Craigslist, Google, etc.)  

Who will you be purchasing for?

Self

Child

How familiar are you with the buying process?

Very

Somewhat

Not at all

In order to understand your familiarity with the buying process, how many properties have you bought in the past?

0

1

2

3

3+

Where do you currently live?: (Check most accurate answer of the following. )

Baton Rouge

Outside Baton Rouge

Outside Louisiana

Outside The United States of America

Ability to view property:

Anytime

Only on weekends

Between the following times (i.e. Sundays between 1pm-4pm)

Deadline: When do you need to have purchased a property by?

Financing:

How will you pay for the property?

Cash

Loan

I need to sell my house before buying a property.

Other (If Other, please explain below in the COMMENTS box.)

*If paying cash, we’ll need proof of the funds. If you’re obtaining a loan then we’ll need a pre-approval letter from the bank.

If obtaining a loan, are you any of the following?

Pre-qualified

Pre-approved

Neither, but would like to be referred to a loan officer.

Closing costs:

Every transaction typically has fees associated with it that are known as closing costs. Buyers pay for closing costs unless negotiated otherwise. These fees go to pay the bank, the title company, and/or other companies who do work in order to make this transaction happen. Closing costs generally run about 3% of the sales price. For example, a $150,000 house would have $4,500 in closing costs. Only if necessary:

Are you capable of paying closing costs?

Yes

No

Down Payment:

Loans require commitment from the buyer in order to be made. A bank wouldn’t want to commit their money to someone who was not committed as well. This commitment takes the form of money and is called a down payment. This financial commitment from the buyer, is determined by a percentage of the sales price. Generally the down payment is 20% of the sales price, however some banks may only require 5%, 10%, 15%, etc. How much would you be able to invest in the form of a down payment?

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Mineral Rights:

As a buyer you may request mineral rights from the seller. Do you wish to have mineral rights?

Yes

No

I don’t know.

What is the top of your price range that you looking to purchase a property?

 

A deposit on the property is typically $1,000, which is a monetary commitment from the buyer to a seller. If you breach a contract you may have to forfeit this amount as damages. (Note: The deposit is given back to you after you purchase the property, and there are reasons you can get it back.) Are you capable of paying $1,000 as a deposit?

Yes

No

Houses vary in condition from fixer-upper to brand new. Which conditions would be acceptable to you? (Check as many as are acceptable.)

Fixer-Upper: Poor Condition (Needs complete renovation)

Dated: Good Condition (May need paint, updating , very minor repairs)

Move-in Ready: Great Condition (No work necessary)

New Construction: Brand New Condition

Location of Property:

Location is important when buying a property. If it is your primary residence it is important to think about your future needs if you plan on keeping it for a while. Proximity to school, work, and other areas can determine your commuting costs.  What locations do you need to be close to?

LSU

Downtown

Work

School

Other (If Other, please explain below in the COMMENTS box.)

Where do you want to live? (Specify any applicable zip codes, areas, subdivisions, or street names.)

The size of a house can be important for a growing family, so it may be too small within a few years. Keep this in mind. What is the minimum amount of bedrooms you could live in?

1

2

3

4

(If more tan 4 bedrooms describe below in COMMENTS BOX.)

Bathrooms are increasingly becoming higher in demand in houses. They help facilitate convenience and privacy. What is the minimum amount of bathrooms you could live with?

1

2

3

(If more tan 3 bathrooms describe below in COMMENTS BOX.)

Size of Property: What is the minimum amount of square foot you could live in?

1000

1250

1500

1750

2000

Square Feet.

Type of property: Properties differ in types, which differ in ownership rights. To understand this in more detail ask David to explain this to you. Which type of property would be acceptable to you?

Condo

Town house

Detached Single Family House

Land only

Which form of cooling is acceptable?

Window units

Central unit

Which form of foundation is acceptable?

Pier & Beam

Slab

What size of lot is acceptable?

Small (about 50x100)

Medium (about 100x100)

Large (about 200x100)

Acreage

Do you want a pool?

Yes

No

Doesn’t matter

What types of parking is acceptable? (Check all that are acceptable.)

Uncovered

Carport

Garage

If wanting a condo check one of the following:

The condo must be in a gated complex.

Gated complex is not a must.

Please provide any additional information that you feel is important that will help me understand your needs as a buyer below:

COMMENTS BOX:

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