HOME BUYING PROCESS
These are the steps you will go through to purchase your new home. If you have questions at any time, please contact our office.
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Obtain Financial Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval
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Find a Real Estate Broker you can trust
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Analyze your needs in a consultation (i.e. location, style, price)
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Select and view properties
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Write an offer to Purchase
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Earnest Money Check
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Negotiate and Counteroffer
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Accept the Contract
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Inspections, including sewer, radon and property
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Obtain survey
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Complete the mortgage process and finalize loan
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Credit Report
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Verifications
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Appraisal
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Order Title Exam & Insurance
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Purchase Homeowners Insurance
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Close on the Property
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Take possession of your new home
MONEY NEEDED DURING THE BUYING PROCESS
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Earnest money (credited back at closing)
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Inspection Fees (radon, property, sewer)
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Improvement Location Certificates or Surveys
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Appraisal
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Credit Report
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Down payment (due at closing)