The Kerry Thomson Group

(909) 377-2599

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CoNGRATULATIONS FOR JOINING AND WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR!

If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:

You're in the right place.

This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.

You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.

Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.

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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -

First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs

Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles
  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing
  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
  • Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
  • Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition

How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?

Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.

  • ​There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit
  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections

    done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -

First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs

Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles
  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing
  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
  • Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
  • Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
  • ​There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit
  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
Meet The team
We help you throughout the entire selling & buying process

Kerry Thomson

Team Leader / Realtor

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Erick Medina
Business Partner

Tawnya Erickson | Listing Specialist

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Alina Garcia

Executive Administrator

Raelene Garcia

Senior Associate Realtor

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Marina Guerero

Associate Realtor

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Tawnya Erickson | Listing Specialist

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Paulina Salazar
Associate Realtor

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Laura Diaz Rojas

Senior Associate Realtor

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Heather Dunham

Senior Associate Realtor

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Timothy Jones

Associate Realtor

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Tawnya Erickson | Listing Specialist

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AJ Vanfredenberg

Associate Realtor

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Tawnya Erickson | Listing Specialist

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What people are saying


"Kerry is the best she really is the best she explains to you everything that you need to know and makes this so easy."

She is very loyal and a very awesome realtor. We felt very comfortable with everything that she was doing for us and we really appreciate the time and effort that she put out for her clients, she is the best realtor that anyone can ask for I would highly recommend Kerry Thomson for any house buying or selling. She has her own team. She is her own person and she is awesome. Thank you Kerry for everything. We really appreciate it.

- taylorlbj2179

"Kerry Thompson is hands down the BEST real estate professional I have ever had the pleasure to meet and entrust my home buying AND selling decisions to!."

I have benefitted from Kerry’s knowledge, expertise and advocacy on both sides of a real estate transaction during challenging markets and she is who you want in your corner whether you are buying or selling. Kerry has built a solid team and has a vast network that she taps into to help her clients navigate the entire process, end to end. She also goes above and beyond extending her network to help with financing, necessary repair work and the actual process of packing and moving. When you work with Kerry, the resources are seemingly endless, helping you feel at ease during what can be a complicated process and stressful time. There is no one I would rather work with, and I highly recommend Kerry and her team to anyone!

- Christine Long.


"Kerry will go over and beyond any type of expectations. She treats you as you are part of her family not just a client."

I never had to make a phone call to follow up on any documents or appointments. She had the work done asap ready to go. Outstanding on all levels. Professional, caring and so much knowledge to help our process to purchase go so smoothly.

-zuser