Can you buy Maui Real Estate in a minute?   No, but you can learn about each step of the process in easy to understand “Maui Minute” segments.  In each step, I describe the  who, what , when and where as well as what to expect next and what may go wrong.   Each real estate transaction is unique  but hope to take the mystery out of the process of buying Maui Real Estate!  If you see something missing, please leave a comment.  

Thinking About Buying Maui Real Estate

• Why Choose Maui?
• Dreaming of Living in Maui
• Moving to Maui
• Rent or Buy
• What is your timeline?

Select Your Key Requirements

• House or Condo?
• Vacation Rentals 
• Fee Simple vs. Leasehold
• Should I buy a Foreclosure or Short Sale?
• Where on Maui Do I Want to Live?
• Define Your Top 5 Must Haves

Choosing Your Team

• Choosing a Real Estate Agent
• Things to Consider
• The Buyer’s Representation Agreement
• Other Team Members

How Much Can You Afford?

• Choosing a Mortgage Professional
• Broker vs. Bank
• Getting Pre-Qualified
• Getting Pre-Approved

Viewing Properties

• Getting Notifications on Properties
• Asking Your Agent to Preview Properties
• Working with Agent to View Properties

Making an Offer

• Determining a Price To Offer
• The Paperwork
• Addenda
• Elements of the Purchase Contract
• The Counter-Offer Process
• The Backup Offer

The Escrow Process

• The Timeline
• The Short Sale Acceptance
• The Role of the Escrow Agent
• The Title Report
• Defining How to Declare Tenancy
• Dealing with Tenants and Leases
• Changing the Contract
• Getting a Loan 
• The Loan Application
• Selecting the Best Terms for You
• The Appraisal
• Conditional Loan Approval
• Final Loan Approval
• The Inspection Period
• The Property Inspection
• The AS-IS Addendum
• More Inspections
• Reviewing the Sellers Disclosure
• Reviewing the HOA/AOAO  Documentation
• The Survey
• Signing Final Documentation
• The Walk-Through
• The Closing

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