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We see home as more than a house, so we approach real estate as more than a transaction. It's how we build relationships - by making people feel happy and confident about the biggest investment of their lives. This is more than our profession; it's our passion because our family never forgets how much home truly means to you and your family. So when you're ready for your next moment or your next adventure, call The Schemke's. We'll help you get there.

THE BUYING PROCESS

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the home buying process! Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, navigating the journey of purchasing a home can be both exciting and overwhelming. Our guide is designed to break down each step, providing you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions every step of the way. Click on any of the sections below to learn more and embark on your home buying journey with confidence.

Happy house hunting!

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6 Steps In Our Buying Process

Below you will find 6 sections to explore; Deciding to buy, Preparing to buy, Choosing your agent, Time to go shopping, Escrow, inspections, Appraisals, and Moving In. If you need any assistance we are here to help. Simply use the contact me button below to connect with me.

OUR BUYER SERVICES

Welcome to Navigate For Life, your dedicated concierge service for the home buying process. Whether you need movers, utilities connected, your previous home cleaned, or your mailing address updated, we've got you covered. We also handle alarm systems, Dish, or DirecTV installations. Moving can be overwhelming, but with a single phone call to your Navigate For Life Concierge, every request will be managed efficiently. Best of all, our services are completely free of charge. Learn more here.

Explain Entire Buying Process

Navigate is our name and it's what we do. We'll take the time to show you how we will help you Navigate on of the most complex transactions in your life.

Have Your Home Inspected

Inspections will give you the peace of mind you buying a safe and sound home. We recommend a Full Home, Pest, Roof and other inspections as needed.

Get You Pre-approved

The first step in buying a home is understanding what you can afford. Being pre-approved allows you to shop intelligently.

Negotiate All Request For Repairs

If your inspections have items that you want addressed we will negotiate on your behalf to have the sellers take care of repairs.

Discuss What you Want In A Home

Bigger yard, more bedrooms, downsizing, second home or first time home buyer. We can help you zero in on what it is you really want.

Have The Home Appraised

We will work hand in hand with your lender to ensure the home is appraised. We are happy to meet the appraiser at the home and hand over comps to ensure value comes in.

Show You As many Homes As Necessary.

Finding the perfect home can take time. We are patient and will show you as many homes needed until the right one is chosen.

Create a Comparable Market Analysis

A CMA is important and will assist you in better understanding the value of the home you wish to purchase. We gather all the data around the home and share it with you.

Negotiate The Purchase Of Your Home

Strong negotiation skills are one of our best traits! And we will work hard to get you the very best deal possible.

Prepare You For Closing

We'll ensure all documentation is in order before you close. We'll make sure you see a copy of the HUD statement prior to closing. Well have you fully prepared to close.

Help With Insurance and Utilities

Prior to close we'll help you secure homeowners insurance and transfer all utilities into your name so the home is ready and welcoming when you arrive.

Final Walk Through

Around three days prior to close we will conduct a final walk through of your new home. This is to ensure the home is exactly as it was when you saw it the first time.

Closing Day

The day you close is the day you take ownership. Well make sure everything comes together in a roaring success. We'll meet you at the front door and unlock your new home. Our relationship doesn't stop here. We'll stay in touch and if there is ever anything you need we will be right here to serve. You'll be apart of our Navigate For Life Program

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As your agents, we bring years of industry expertise, local knowledge, and unwavering professionalism to exceed your expectations. Our mission is to leverage our success and experience to guide you through the home selling process, ensuring you get the most out of your sale. We achieve this by utilizing cutting-edge marketing technology to maximize your property’s market exposure, guaranteeing top dollar value.

To prepare your home for the market, we employ our in-house marketing department, which excels in property and development branding. Our team of graphic designers, analysts, tech experts, and marketing specialists offers strategic marketing solutions for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors worldwide. By leveraging relationships with traditional and new media outlets, as well as the latest technologies and social media strategies, we ensure maximum exposure for the properties we represent.

At Navigate, we bring properties to life in the most comprehensive and compelling way possible. Every property has a story, and we would love to tell yours.

I value 1:1 relationships and have the utmost respect for the work we do together. I love working collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. I am committed to transparency and integrity. Using my professional experience and motivated enthusiasm, I will work step-by-step with you to achieve the outcome you're seeking by developing a tailored marketing plan, briefly outlined below.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT MY HAPPY CLIENTS SAY...

For those of you facing the difficult decision of buying your first home, our experience with Donovan Schemke has to be shared! When we made the most important purchase of our lives we trusted Donovan to help us navigate this difficult and red hot housing market. It turned out to be the best decision we could have ever made. 

- Chandler Helmholz - First Time Buyer

Pamela and Donovan are top notch real estate agents. Definitely experts in the industry. Having had bought and sold 4 homes in the past 3 years in Marin county and in Fresno county and now a fifth home in Fairfield which was a last minute rush to market sale of our parents home; they helped us immensely from helping us get in touch with a local estate sale expert to housecleaners and even helped coordinate the rebuilding of a 40 foot section of fence that fell down in a winter storm. We could not have done it without them and I would not think of using another team for any real estate needs in the solano county area. Hands down a superb experience. Excellent communication, excellent advice and extremely helpful. Thank you Pamela and Donovan! 

-M Hagerla - Past Client

Donovan and Pam treated us like family! When we moved my father out of state from California, we left the sale of his house in the hands of Donovan Schemke. I was worried since we left the house rather quickly and unable to take care of some much needed repairs. Donovan took complete charge of the situation. After his inspection of the house, he made suggestions and helped set up bids for work that needed to be done. He was on site and communicated to me daily suppling updates (even pictures) of all repairs and work in progress. Because of his dedication and kindness, my father's house sold within a few weeks allowing us to move on and enjoy our lives in our new state and home.

-Julie Stansberry - Long Distance Client

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