Your California purchase checklist
Prepare your home search from abroad in six practical steps, before committing to a viewing trip.
Take your time and note what is still undecided. You do not need every answer before speaking with us.
Define what the home needs to do
Write down whether this is a primary home, second home or a purchase ahead of a future move. List your three priorities and the compromises you could make.
My three priorities are …
Compare areas using the same brief
Starting points to discuss: San Diego / Encinitas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs / Coachella Valley. Compare daily routes, setting, property type and care between visits. Check the individual property rather than relying on an area label.
The two or three places I want to compare are …
Prepare a complete budget in USD
Separate purchase price from ownership costs. Ask the relevant professionals about financing, currency transfer, closing costs, insurance, taxes and any association fees. An open budget can be discussed.
My working purchase-price range in USD is …
Clarify representation before committing
Verify the California licence of the agent who will represent you. Discuss local coverage, services, compensation and any introductions before engaging representation. Your starting contact is Reza; local arrangements depend on your search area.
The support I need before travel and in California is …
Make the viewing trip purposeful
Share possible travel dates and your time zone. Discuss video viewings and a short property list first. Confirm access and appointments before arranging travel around them.
My possible travel dates and time zone are …
Collect the questions that need answers
Ask about condition, inspections, insurance availability, permitted use and the documents for the specific property. Individual legal, tax, immigration and financing questions belong with appropriately qualified advisers.
Before deciding, I need answers to …
General preparation, not individual legal, tax, immigration or financing advice. Timelines and property access are agreed separately.
Reza Barghlameno · Crown Coastal Homes · eXp of California · CA DRE #02211952
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