Buy a Vacation Home

The first thing we do for our clients is gain an understanding of their needs and what their dream vacation home is. We start by covering the basics, such as the number of bedrooms and number of baths. But more importantly, we ask questions like: What type of setting do you want - lakefront or just lake access? Do you want a private boat dock? Is a fixer-upper okay or would you like only newer construction? What activities do you like doing while on vacation or relaxing? Our agents understand that to find the perfect vacation home, they must find out what you enjoy doing. The more you understand about the different types of properties at Deep Creek, the easier it will be to find the perfect vacation home.

We truly believe that searching for vacation homes online should be easy and fun! Good news for you, our website is the best tool around and the easiest to search. Our site has the largest selection of properties for sale online. Through our Deep Creek Lake search tool, you can easily view the different types of lifestyle properties - lakefront, lake access, lake area, and Wisp Resort area properties. You can also sign up to receive alerts through e-mails whenever a new listing comes on the market that fits your criteria. The main navigation also allows you to easily explore our neighborhoods and all the great activities to do at Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County. We've found that when buyers use our site, they can become educated about the different areas of the lake, market values, and types of settings. Users of our site are provided the local details and expertise that the national sites like Zillow and Trulia simply cannot provide.

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After you have identified the property you would like to purchase, your buyer's agent will help you determine how much to offer, what inspections to get, and other important contingencies. Your agent will prepare all the paperwork needed, review with you, and then present to the seller's agent after you have signed. To be legally enforceable, all OFFERS in Maryland must be in writing and our agents use the standard Maryland Association of REALTORS® and Garrett County Board of REALTORS® forms.

The response from the sellers becomes the COUNTER OFFER. Counteroffers can be negotiated many times, but typically, both parties go back and forth 2-3 times until an agreement is finally made. Some can happen quicker, some can take longer. Your buyer's agent represents you and will facilitate all negotiations. Your agent will provide assistance and suggestions during negotiations, but ultimately, you make the final decisions.

The offer becomes a CONTRACT when the entire agreement has been completely signed and delivery has been made to all parties.  

In Maryland, the buyer gets to choose the title company and settlement company. After the entire contract has been worked through and completed, it is now time to close and settle on your vacation home! Our agents are diligent about the details, so this is usually the easy part. About 1-2 weeks before closing, you must call all service and utility providers to get service switched for the closing date. Typically the buyers will do a final walk-through about an hour before closing to ensure the property is still in the same condition and agreed-upon repairs have been completed. The buyers and sellers usually meet at the title company and sign all the closing documents together. However, if it's a cash closing, it can be done by mail. After all, parties have signed and the funds are received, the property is all yours!