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Buyer's Guide

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1. Sign the Broker Agreement

You'll receive an email from me with a link to sign all the forms we will need to get you set up on your home search.
Review the Wisconsin Buyer Agency Agreement
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2. Begin Your MLS Search

Next, I will set you up on your first property search, which will be tailored to the areas, price range & features you are looking for. This search will also include listings that are Coming Soon.

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3. Secure Financing

If you will not be paying cash for your home, you will need to work with a lender to get approved for a loan. If you do not have an in town lender that you know you want to work with, I can refer you to one of our trusted partners. The lender will then provide us with a pre-approval letter, which we will submit with any offers.

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4. Proof of Funds Letter

If you are paying cash for your property purchase you will need a Proof of Funds Letter, preferably at the time you write your offer. If you do not have it available to submit with your offer, please plan to get it within a few days of acceptance as it is typically due no later than 7 days from date of acceptance. Please note: this letter should come from a third party in charge of your funds. Bankers and financial institutions are familiar with this requirement and will know how it should be written. This can be emailed to me.
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5. Tour Properties

Now comes the fun part: as homes become available, I'd like you to drive by first and then we will set up showings to tour the homes that could be a match for your home buying goals. You will also have the opportunity to attend any public open houses that pop up during our search.
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6. Submit & Negotiate An Offer

Once you find a home that you would like to pursue, we will work together to craft a highly strategic & competitive offer. From there, we will begin to negotiate on the terms as necessary to seal the deal. Once we are under contract, we will continue to negotiate on things like inspection repairs as needed.

Residential Offer to Purchase Condominium Offer to Purchase
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7. Title Company Review

Along with Liz Rill, my Transaction Coordinator and Chris Rathbone, my assistant, you will work closely with a chosen title company to guide you through to closing. Typically, the Seller selects the title company.

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8. Final Walk Through & Closing

Once all contingencies have been satisfied, & we are cleared to close, we will conduct a final walkthrough of the property no earlier than 3 days prior to closing to ensure that there are no lingering issues. Then we will proceed to closing with your title company.

Kind Words from Clients

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Thank you so much for all of your hard work on making our lake house dream come true. It has been such a pleasure to work with you.

Chrissie S.

Janis is a true professional. She made the process worry-free and extremely convenient for us as we were purchasing our second home. Without her guidance, the purchase of our new home would not have been as seamless as it was. We are forever grateful for her knowledge and professionalism.

Andrea C.

Janis was great to work with on all fronts. She was on time, patient, and open to showing me home more than just a couple of times. Janis also guided me through the offer stage and helped in some key areas of negotiations. I hope to work with her again someday finding a place on the water in Southeastern Wisconsin!

Paul F.

Janis Hartley is the ultimate pro. She tells you exactly where the market is, and what you can expect and doesn’t play games. Janis always kept us informed about very fast-moving purchases. While I know she has many clients at any one time, it felt like we were her priority. Highly recommend Janis Hartley for any real estate needs.

Joanie F.

We discovered Janis through our research for a country estate. We were thoroughly impressed upon our initial zoom call as well as when we met in person. Janis has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, specific to the type of homes and areas of Wisconsin we searched for our dream homes. Janis is so professional, there’s a reason she’s such a successful REALTOR. We ar...

Matt R.

Janis holds deep knowledge about Lake Geneva area real estate, and she is wicked savvy. Her professionalism, attention to client care, and thorough approach, supported by an entire team of professionals, make her the best REALTOR in the area. Her referral network is unmatched. She handled a transaction for me from start to finish from 2,000 miles away. The transact...

Kendra M.

Janis helped market and sell a property that is sized bigger than the neighborhood typically offers. Being on a golf course with a balance of single-family and multi-dwelling condos, it took the right buyer to want the home and pay for the value of the property. Janis diligently showed our home over 12 months and was very good about learning the details and showing...

James K.

I don’t even know where to begin! Janis was there for us to help us find the home she knew would suit us perfectly. We told her what we were looking for in a home and when we were looking to move and she knows every part of this town like the back of her hand. After viewing some beautiful homes, we found one. Not to mention on the most beautiful street with incredi...

Eva A.

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Janis Hartley

(262) 745-3630
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Address

751 Geneva Pkwy N

Lake Geneva, WI 53147