Buyer’s Guide to Success
A proven plan to find, win and close on your next home in Mount Laurel and beyond.
Your Journey to a Home Purchase
We will guide you through this complex process. Timing is approximate.
Interview & Hire an Agent
Sign an agreement and hire a professional who is a strong negotiator and a local expert.
Week 1Get Preapproved
Know what you can afford and prepare to make offers.
Week 1Tour Properties
Visit homes using a home rating sheet to identify the best opportunity.
Weeks 1 to 4Submit an Offer
Use market data and Weichert’s Price Trend Analysis to help determine an offer price and terms.
As soon as possibleContract Accepted
Negotiate terms to the satisfaction of both parties.
Weeks 4 to 5Inspection & Appraisal
Make sure the property is in good condition and meets appraisal thresholds.
Weeks 6 to 14Go to Closing
Sign the final paperwork and get the keys to your new home.
Week 15Your Local Market Dynamics
We review the trends in your specific search areas to help drive your buying decisions.
Months of Inventory
5 to 6 months indicates a normal market. Under 5 months is a seller’s market and 6 to 12 months is a buyer’s market. It predicts how current conditions are affecting home values.
Days on Market
Guides the level of urgency we need in previewing properties and the competition we may encounter.
List/Sale Price Ratio
A guideline to help prioritize pricing limits for your search and previews.
Expert Services Tailored to You
Home Research
We source and research properties using the latest technology and multiple channels, including the Weichert Exclusive Listing database, the MLS, For Sale By Owner and builders.
Meaningful Showings
We help you focus on homes that truly meet your criteria, saving time and reducing decision fatigue.
Compelling Price Analysis
We help you gauge a home’s true worth so you can make a well-informed decision.
Strategic Offer Structuring
We present your offer with precision and negotiate skillfully to maximize your advantage.
Offer Presentation & Negotiation
We highlight your offer’s strengths and align it with the seller’s priorities.
All Under One Roof
Our team guides you through financing, insurance, title settlement and home protection.
Simplified Documents
We help you navigate the paperwork and keep the process transparent.
Organized Inspections
We coordinate inspections so you get accurate insight into the property’s condition.
Post-Closing Advocate
We connect you with trusted vendors for your needs after closing.
Moving out of the area? We also leverage our extensive network to connect you with top local experts anywhere in the country.
Tools to Enhance Your Experience
Weichert Exclusive Listings
Access off-market properties before they hit the public market, with smoother negotiations and faster transactions.
myWeichert
AI and targeted marketing match your needs with new listings, plus custom search alerts and full MLS access.
Multiple Offer Strategy Toolkit
Proven strategies to craft your offer and help you negotiate and win.
Price Trend Analysis
Expert price opinions and up-to-date market data that go beyond a typical comparative market analysis.
Buyer Selection Tools
A rating system to rate and track each home, plus MLS access to documents and data on every home of interest.
Multiple Offer Strategies
When there is competition, we custom craft your offer to win.
See all 12 strategies
- Compelling offer price. The price itself can be a strategy.
- Proof of deposit letter. Send a check to the attorney in advance with a letter confirming it is in their possession.
- Deal influencers have weighed in. Highlight that all decision makers have toured and love the home.
- Home protection plan. Eases sellers’ worry that something may break during inspection.
- Your financial ability. Give the seller access to your mortgage advisor.
- Large initial deposit. Reduces appraisal-issue concerns.
- Escalation clause. Takes the guessing out of your offer.
- Reduce or waive contingency. Remove items that could cost the seller money.
- Present in person or by video. Control the dialogue of your offer.
- Possession grace period. Helps sellers juggling a move, purchase and sale.
- Start attorney review in the offer. Shows you are organized and transparent.
- Highlight our track record. Our reputation can boost your offer to the top.
Our Results
What our buyers pay compared with the list price.
vs. 68% for the average agent.
vs. 4.5 months for the average agent.
A higher acceptance rate and a shorter time from buyer consultation to contract lower your overall cost of securing a home.
What Buyers Say
I was going through a divorce last year and at first tried to find a new home by myself and did not have the time or the knowledge to be very effective. … Jacki was extremely knowledgeable of Mt. Laurel and the surrounding areas, she assessed my needs and we did tour several properties before getting an early offer in on a property that had a perfect location. I would recommend Jacki to any and all buyers, she does a phenomenal job!!
Mike L.Mount Laurel, NJIf you are looking to buy or sell a house, Stan is your man! My husband and I were first time home buyers and he was very thorough and knowledgeable in explaining the whole process. During this competitive housing market, he was able to find us our dream home. … Overall, he is very prompt, professional, and dependable.
Amy C.Mount Laurel, NJJacki and Stan were an absolute pleasure to work with. As first-time home buyers, they helped us navigate the entire process with ease and made it a stress-free operation. … Jacki and Stan’s recommendations for a home inspector, title company, and lender all led to a seamless process.
Matt P.Mount Laurel, NJRecognition & Associations
The Weichert Way for Buyers
See all 17 steps
- Buyer consultation
- Sign buyer agreement
- Mortgage pre-approval
- Introduction to All Under One Roof team
- View homes
- Make an offer
- Reach agreement
- Contract of sale
- Schedule home appraisal
- Schedule home inspections
- Insurance and title
- Home protection plan
- The first walk-through
- Closing confirmations
- Get closing costs
- The final walk-through
- At the closing/settlement
Our partnership agreement
The Buyer Agency Agreement is a legal requirement that you must sign before we work together and view properties. We review it together, discuss how we can represent you, how long we agree to work together, and how we are compensated.
We can help you with one to four family residential properties, new construction, lots and land, for sale by owners, open houses, expired listings and all other broker listings, including those on sites such as Zillow and Realtor.com.
Questions to ask when choosing an agent
- Does the agent do additional networking to find a home for you, or rely solely on the MLS?
- Does the agent give pricing recommendations based on comps and up-to-the-minute market conditions?
- Does the agent use automation and AI technology so no opportunity is missed?
- Does the agent have a full home ownership team to coordinate services?
- Has the agent offered a full buyer’s consultation?
- Will the agent speak to you with facts, truth and respect if a problem arises?
- Does the agent work at a full-service real estate company?
Read the Original Guide
Prefer to flip through the full designed guide? It is right here, or save a copy to read later.
Let’s Get Started
Now that you have a proven plan, let’s move forward. Call or text Jacki and Stan at 856-235-1950.
