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Buyer's Guide

6 Steps To Buy Your Dream Home

The Buying Process

Congrats on taking the first steps toward purchasing your new home! I am so excited to work with you. This package will help me to understand what you’re looking for so I can better assist you in finding your home sweet home.

01.

CONTACT ME.

So we can get started searching for the home of your dreams!

02.

FINANCES.

Obtain a financial preapproval (proof of funds for cash purchase) Prepare for additional costs

03.

SEARCH.

Preview potential properties online Schedule showings and view the properties you are most interested in

04.

INSPECTIONS.

Conduct inspections, and resolve/negotiate any issues from inspection

05.

UNDER CONTRACT

Deposit escrow, complete loan application and get homeowners insurance quotes

06.

MAKE AN OFFER

Write an offer to purchase on your favorite property. Negotiate the terms of the offer and accept the contract

07.

FINANCING PERIOD

Your lender will order the appraisal. Obtain homeowners insurance

08.

CLEAR TO CLOSE

Title company will conduct title search and order survey. Receive closing statement/clear-to-close. Wire funds to closing company

09.

CLOSING DAY.

Conduct a final walk-through of property and close. Get your keys, it’s all yours!

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