Buyers

Exit Realty of the Valley is YOUR expert real estate brokerage for locating homes in the Madison County real estate area and the Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate area.

Information to know before you begin your search:

  • Be a knowledgable purchaser.  Learn the financing basics. Know how to shop for a home loan that's right for you.

Get pre-approved.  This is very different than pre-qualification. Get a lender to really deduce your income to affordability.

  • Know what you want. Start making a list of things about your home you like now and those you don't. Things you would want in your new home. Sometimes it takes time to figue all these things out.

Keep your debt load to a minimum.  Don't make major purchases like a car or incur any additional debt until after your purchase. Pay down credit cards and don't apply for new ones. Remember, financial institutions evaluate your financial situation on your gross monthly income. Your total monthly house costs should not exceed 28 percent of your gross monthly income. This includes utilites as well.

  • Be prepared to view new properties quickly.   In hot markets, houses can go within the first few hours. When our reliable agents find the right house that fits into your criteria, you may need to be ready to go and view it and maybe even make an offer on it right away.  

Have instant access to your agent.   Instant communication can mean the difference in purchasing the property of your choice. Exit Realty of the Valley provides all access to our agents by giving out our cell phone numbers and direct email addresses. plus you can always count on the knowledgable staff at our office to provide information during business hours.

When you buy a home.

  • Submit a strong competitive offer. Your Exit Realty of the Valley agent can pull together a complete, tight offer for the seller. 

Include a substantial earnest money deposit.   Sometimes offers are accepted based on the amount of the deposit. Thiis is sometimes based on 1-3% of the purchase price.

  • Try to minimize the number of contingencies.   Fewer contingencies mean a stronger offer. Basic contingencies such as inspection contingencies are pretty standard but feasibility studies, neighborhood clauses and home sale contingencies and sometimes be on the bottom of a stack of offers.

Hire an inspector.   A professional building inspector or appraiser will make sure the house of your choice is in satisfactory condition. Your Exit Realty of the Valley agent can provide honest, and knowledgable inspectors if you choose.

  • Request an updated property survey.  Be sure it clearly marks boundaries. Sometimes you can even walk the boundries with the seller. Check for any problems.

Make sure you know what stays or goes.
Your contract should be very specific about which items (appliances, etc) are included in the sale. Even things like curtains can stay with the home.


  • Get agreements in writing.   Make certain verbal agreements are written into the final contract to avoid any stressful and expensive issues later.

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