Your Guide To Buying a Home

Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Naples & SWFL ...

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Buyer's Course

Buyers Blueprint Intro

Module 1: You Need An Expert

Module 2: Buyer's Compensation

Module 3: Choosing the Right Lender

Module 4: Making an Offer and Negotiations

Module 5: Your Offer Is Accepted

Module 6: Inspections Are Complete

Module 7: The Final Steps

Module 8: Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation

Market Updates

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The Power Move to Buying a Home

WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEminAR FOR naples & swfl

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.

Philly Rodriguez Naples Realtor®

SL # 3516967

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 here for you. Sellers have an agent who has their best interests at heart. We are here to have yours.

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

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 Naples & SWFL

  • ​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

Meet Philly Rodriguez

Philly Rodriguez is a Naples Realtor known for her energizing presence, steady calm, and the kind of clear guidance buyers consistently rave about in her 40+ five-star reviews. Serving Naples, Collier County, and all of Southwest Florida, she helps buyers find the right home, neighborhood, and lifestyle with confidence.

A former ER nurse, Philly brings calm under pressure, strong communication, and fierce advocacy to every client she represents. Her buyers appreciate her ability to simplify the process, negotiate strategically, including wins like securing homes under asking, and protect their interests every step of the way.

Outside of real estate, Philly is a wife and mom of three boys who love exploring Naples restaurants and local gems, the same lifestyle many of her buyers look forward to when they make Southwest Florida home.

Her mission: Make Every Move Matter™, especially yours.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PHILLY RODRIGUEZ & TEAM

"Thanks to her dedication, we found our dream home."

"From the moment we started our home buying journey, Philly Rodriguez was nothing short of exceptional. She took the time to understand all our needs, wants, and must haves, and she worked tirelessly to narrow down the overwhelming options into a manageable list. Thanks to her dedication, we found our dream home".

-Anthony A

"She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire home process"

"Philly has been such an amazing real estate agent. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire home process and answered any and all questions we had. She did her research for our home criteria, she negotiated for us, and truly had our best interests when working with the sellers. If you’re buying a home, I would definitely recommend Philly."

-Giselle P

"She got us in quickly and negotiated an amazing deal"!!!

Philly was amazing!!! Not only was she able to find us the perfect home, she got us in quickly and negotiated an amazing deal!!! I will definitely call Philly if I ever need real estate assistance in the future! She’s the best!

-Leslie R

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