Thursday, August 1, 2013

Guidelines For Finding California Foreclosures For Sale

Guidelines For Finding California Foreclosures For Sale

By Cathy Mercer


Finding and buying California foreclosures for sale is a bit different from other kinds of house resales. The process may seem tedious for first time buyers but knowing a few guidelines will help you to find the best deals. There usually isn't much room for negotiation when it comes to buying foreclosed homes. The home usually comes as it is and the buyer will be responsible for carrying out any necessary repairs on the house.

Your search for foreclosed property should start with a real estate broker. Find a broker who works for a bank. Most banks outsource the property selling process to a couple of brokers. You will have to ask around to know which specific brokers deals with bank owned properties. The other option is to use the Internet to find real estate listings for foreclosed properties.

Having a good understanding of the whole process will make it much easier to comprehend everything that will be going on. It will also help you know what is expected of you, so that you can be prepared beforehand. Another way to buy the houses is through auctions. Know the procedures that are to be followed and what your obligations are as a bidder.

One of the things you should take care of right from the start is financing. You should know how you are going to pay for the house. Do not wait until you have closed the deal to start looking for financing. This is because finding financing is a process that may take a lot of time and someone may grab your offer if they have the money at hand.

Find out the details of the auction so as to know the right date and time to attend. If you are interested in a specific property, make a bid. The sale goes to the highest bidder. If it is a non judicial process then the bidder pays for the property and owns it. In a judicial process, the original owner of the house is given a one year race period to pay for the house or the highest bidder will buy it.

You need to be patient. It may take time to find the right property at the right price. Most bank owned properties are sold at the market price or just below the market price. It will help if you had a price range in mind. If you find a property that you like, make an offer. Start low and you might just find yourself a bargain.

There are different stages at which you can buy the properties. This includes the pre-foreclosure stage, during an auction or when it is being sold by the bank. If you want to buy it at the pre-foreclosure stage, talk to the owners and build rapport with them, then make an offer.

You will have to do your homework when looking for California foreclosures for sale. Find out the going rate for the properties you are interested in. This is the only way you will know whether a Realtor is taking you for a ride or offering you a great deal.




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