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Steps for Buying a Home
1
Trusted Advisor
Contact someone you trust to help you along the road to homeownership. This usually starts with a trustworthy local Real Estate Professional.
Contact someone you trust to help you along the road to homeownership. This usually starts with a trustworthy local Real Estate Professional.
2
Team
A knowledgeable Real Estate Agent can connect you with good loan officers, inspectors, and other professionals you may need on your team.
A knowledgeable Real Estate Agent can connect you with good loan officers, inspectors, and other professionals you may need on your team.
3
Financing
It’s not as fun as house hunting, but getting your loan preapproval in place is vital. Without it, your house search is going to be much harder.
It’s not as fun as house hunting, but getting your loan preapproval in place is vital. Without it, your house search is going to be much harder.
4
View Homes
This is what it’s all about. Get out there and begin your search!
This is what it’s all about. Get out there and begin your search!
5
Make an Offer
You’ve found a home you LOVE, and now it’s time to negotiate the best terms. This starts with your offer!
You’ve found a home you LOVE, and now it’s time to negotiate the best terms. This starts with your offer!
6
Inspections
Once under contract on your new home, it’s time to schedule any inspections you want or need.
Once under contract on your new home, it’s time to schedule any inspections you want or need.
7
Appraisal
Your mortgage bank will order an appraisal to be done as part of your purchase.
Your mortgage bank will order an appraisal to be done as part of your purchase.
8
Closing
Once your loan is fully approved, and all the items needed for closing are finalized, it’s time to schedule closing!
Once your loan is fully approved, and all the items needed for closing are finalized, it’s time to schedule closing!
9
Congratulations!
You made it! The keys have changed hands, and the home is yours!
You made it! The keys have changed hands, and the home is yours!
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Our Buying Experts
Our Buying Experts
Erica Smith
Erica has focused her business on helping buyers, many of them first-timers, but loves the relationships she has created with all of her clients over the years.
Kayla Sterling
Kayla prides herself on being honest and knowledgeable in the real estate market. Nothing is more gratifying than helping a client find their dream home.