Buying or selling a home is a big decision in any language. If your family speaks Farsi at home, it helps to work with a Realtor who can explain the contract, the loan and the negotiation in Farsi or English, and who understands what matters to Iranian-American families. Ali Shariat is a Persian-speaking Realtor and licensed loan officer serving Orange County, and he helps buyers, sellers and investors across Southern California.
Why Work With a Persian-Speaking Realtor?
- Clear explanations in your language. Disclosures, inspection reports, offers and loan terms are full of legal wording. Ali walks you through each document in Farsi or English, so you know what you are signing.
- One advisor for the home and the loan. Ali is both an agent and a loan officer, so the offer, the financing and the closing timeline are planned together.
- A bilingual site and forms. This site is available in Persian at investbyali.com/fa, and you can reach Ali by phone, email or the contact form in either language.
Where Ali Works
Ali helps clients buy and sell in Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Anaheim and Santa Ana, as well as Los Angeles and San Diego. You can see his recent work on the recently sold page.
If You Are Buying
A good buying plan starts before you tour homes. Ali helps you decide your budget, get a pre-approval and choose the right loan, then search for homes that fit your plans.
- Compare loan types such as FHA and conventional. See California FHA loans: limits, MIP and CalHFA help and FHA vs conventional.
- Check down payment help in first-time home buyer programs in Orange County.
- Follow the steps in the timeline for buying a home.
If You Are Selling
Ali starts with the sale prices of similar nearby homes, then helps you choose a list price and a marketing plan. If you are thinking about selling, you can ask for a free valuation on the home page.
FAQs
Does Ali speak Farsi?
Yes. Ali works with clients in Farsi and English, and this site is also available in Persian.
Is Ali a lender?
Ali is a Realtor and a licensed loan officer. He can explain your loan options and work with you on financing as well as the home search.
Can I buy with an FHA loan?
Many first-time buyers use FHA loans because the down payment can be as low as 3.5% with a credit score of 580 or higher. Read the California FHA guide for current limits and costs.
Want to talk in Farsi or English? Contact Ali or call (949) 818-1000.
