Buying? How to Get Started
Delivering More Home For You and How We are Different
How do I do it?
I negotiate for you! So you pay the lowest possible price when you buy. In most cases, I can save you thousands of dollars in the negotiation! This not only includes settling on an excellent sale price, but it also means arranging the best mortgage terms, reducing your closing costs, and getting the home seller to throw in extras and or pay for repairs.
Getting Started
For most, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. To protect your interests it’s important that you have an agent who’s there for you, and can reduce the anxiety related to the home buying process.
As your agent, my focus is getting you the best possible home at the best possible price. I will work hard not only in finding you potential homes to see, but also in keeping you informed of every step along the way. I’ll negotiate the best prices and terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise. I’ll be representing you, not the seller. This assures that my experience and expertise in the local market will be used in your best interests during the negotiation process.
I’ll do everything I can to take the stress out of your home buying experience. Including helping you find the right lender, inspector, appraiser, and all the other service providers that make for a smooth and worry-free transaction.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or real estate veteran, I’m ready to help you answer all your questions about the home-buying experience.
For First-Time Buyers
Your decision to buy a home is a sound financial decision and admirable pursuit.
As your real estate professional, I will:
- Provide you with detailed listing information not available to the general public.
- Negotiate your deal to save you money.
- Guide you through the avalanche of paperwork.
- Commit my time and energy to find the home that is right for you.
- Work at no cost to you.
I’m here to help you and also to be a guide along the way. Remember, this is supposed to be fun and enjoyable!
Where do you begin?
Every great journey begins with the first step.
Here is a great graphic to give you an overview of the process
Step 1. The Shopping List
Give Bill a little info so he can get started in helping you find YOUR Ideal Home
Step 2. The Video Conference
Bill will reach out and schedule a video conference to discuss your real estate goals. What are your wants and needs that you have and he will explain the process in more detail and answer all of your questions?
Step 3. Loan Application
Time to get a Lender and get pre-approved. Forrest Team of REALTORS only recommends using local lenders. There are so many variables in the purchase process and we are committed to taking all of the "luck" out of the process. Going "Local Only" with the loan is the only way we can guarantee your loan process and deliver that ideal home for you.
The three local lenders that we recommend are:
Kelly Kott - New American Funding
Art Wood - Legacy Mortgage Team at Goldwater Bank
Matt Scout - SouthEast Mortgage
Kelly Kott - New American Funding
Apply Now with Kelly Kott at New American Funding
Art Wood - Legacy Mortgage Team at Goldwater Bank
Bill and Art discuss why local is important and the loan process.
To Apply Now with Art Wood at Legacy Mortgage Team
Matt Scout - SouthEast Mortgage
Here is a video of Bill and Matt talking about making this process easy at Southeast Mortgage
To Apply with Matt Scout at SouthEast Mortgage
Step 4. Finding that Home
Bill helps you find YOUR Ideal home. You will get daily updates of the new properties available that match your chosen criteria. You then get to evaluate each of the properties remotely narrowing the field down to a final few for detailed consideration in person or by virtual showings.
Step 5. Negotiating the Best Deal on Your Terms
Once we have found the one Bill and his team helps you craft the offer utilizing his decades of experience helping you negotiate the best possible deal on your terms.
Step 6. Inspections and More
After getting the deal together Bill and his team will help you get the right inspector to make sure that you are getting not only a good deal but a solid home. Once Due-Diligence is finished the Team and their excellent vendors help you get to the closing table and get the keys to your new home!
Ready to Get Started? GREAT!
Give us a Call or Text at 770-847-8176
Testimonials
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SOLD! Bill Forrest recently sold a condo for my wife and I that is located at Cross Creek in Atlanta and he did an outstanding job. He professionally marketed the unit, managed multiple offers & set a record for Selling price received for that particular size of unit in the area. Thank you Bill- Well Done!
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- Kevin H.
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Bill is a tremendous agent! Hire him and he WILL sell your place!!
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- Scott G.
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From Bill’s Preferred Closing Attorney: I have worked with Bill Forrest doing many of his closings for several years now. Bill is an exceptional and experienced Realtor and Associate Broker with great depth of knowledge in the field. He is also a very hard worker and fierce but fair advocate for his clients, both buyers and sellers. He does whatever he can to help his clients and get them through and even beyond the closing process. He educates them about mortgages, home ownership, tax exemptions and the need for title insurance. In my experience, his clients always leave my closing table feeling cared for and excited about their next phase in life. He is great with both Buyers and Sellers. I highly recommend Bill.
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- Mimi McCain
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My husband and I have worked with Bill Forrest twice now, and we are ecstatic to share with you that he is the only realtor that can pull off the smoothest closing possible. His process is flawless and customer service is unparalleled. We will only be using Bill Forrest for all of our future real estate needs. He is truly the best realtor in Atlanta! -
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- Madison and Steven
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Recently purchased a condominium though Bill and the experience was great. Very smooth process from start to finish. I would recommend Bill to anyone buying or selling in the metro area.
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- Richard W.
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It’s difficult to explain how fortunate I was to select Bill Forrest to sell my house. I had never sold a house before and Bill guided me all the way through the process. He coordinated everything for me and was absolutely fabulous. He focused a lot on marketing and that made all the difference in terms of finding a buyer so quickly. He is so knowledgeable and so calming. When I got a little nervous he was so reassuring and I was then able to relax knowing that he had things under control. I have 2 more houses to sell and I would not consider anyone other than Bill.
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- Kim K.
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We use Bill to find a renter for our place in Cross Creek. Bill did a great job marketing and found us the perfect tenant in a matter of weeks. I also appreciated Bill doing the background and credit check on the new tenant also.
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- Kurt
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Merry Christmas!!! You really made 2020 a great year for us!!!
Thank You Guys
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- Andy W.
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My husband and I have worked with Bill Forrest twice now, and we are ecstatic to share with you that he is the only realtor that can pull off the smoothest closing possible. His process is flawless and customer service is unparalleled. We will only be using Bill Forrest for all of our future real estate needs. He is truly the best realtor in Atlanta!
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- Madison and Steven
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I just bought a condo with Bill as my realtor and it was a pleasure working with him. He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. My closing took all of 10 minutes. I would certainly recommend him as your realtor!
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- Kristin J.
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I have known Bill for 15+ years and he has assisted me in the sale and purchase of three homes…. His scope is more than real estate too – he knows so many bankers as well. He also helped me get a better rate on my last purchase in Underwood Hills. Do yourself a favor and allow him to conduct a free market analysis for you…. it will be worth your time. Thanks Bill – we love our new home!
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- Don M.
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I have sold and bought one properties using Bill Forest as my realtor. Both proved to be great experiences… highly recommend.
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- Jason G.
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