Brokers
obrienteam@maloofrealty.com
Cell: A: 309-219-1124 J: 309-256-4374
Work: 309-692-3900
311 S. W. Water St - Ste 204
Peoria, IL 61602
Buyer's Guide
How a Realtor® works for you
A REALTOR® is an invaluable partner in the home buying process. While buyers are far more educated about real estate – online research can’t match an “Experienced Agents” knowledge in their market. Without that knowledge you may overpay for a home or lose your dream home.
An agent will provide you with a completely objective and professional opinion of the properties, unlike a parent or friend.
In our market, a buyer’s agent is customarily compensated by the seller. You have nothing to lose by working with an expert in the field.
Find an Agent
Select an agent from one of our 15 hometown offices.
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The Process
Buying a home may seem like a straightforward process. There are dozens of variables in any transaction that can make the home buying process complicated. Being prepared and organized make the process easy and enjoyable.
Steps in the Home Buying Process
- Get to Know Your Agent
- Meet with Lender
- Create Wants and Needs
- Property Search
- Make an Offer
- Work Through Counter Offers
- Contract to Close
- Closing
Meet with a Lender
A mortgage pre-approval lets you know exactly what you can afford to buy. It also lets the seller know that you are a willing and able buyer.
Using a mortgage calculator can give you a sense of your buying power and monthly payments.
Most mortgage experts say your housing expenses should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income.
Knowing the figures of the transaction will give you more confidence going into the transaction.
Use the Mortgage Calculator to help find a mortgage that fits within your budget.
Wish List
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Area Resources
Tax Rates, Statistics and Demographics
Park Districts & Recreation
Area Hospitals
UnityPoint Health - Methodist
221 NE Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria, IL 61636
www.unitypoint.org
UnityPoint Health - Proctor Hospital
5409 N Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
www.unitypoint.org
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
530 NE Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria, Illinois 61637
www.osfstfrancis.org
Pekin Hospital
600 S. 13th Street
Pekin, IL 61554
www.pekinhospital.org
DMV Locations
Sterling Bazaar Shopping Plaza
3311 N. Sterling Ave. #12
Peoria, IL 61604
Pekin State Plaza
200 S. 2nd
Pekin, IL 61554
Brokers
obrienteam@maloofrealty.com
Cell: A: 309-219-1124 J: 309-256-4374
Work: 309-692-3900
311 S. W. Water St - Ste 204
Peoria, IL 61602
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