10 Steps to Buying a Home

  1. Save for Your Payment – Create a budget and do your research. There are lots of low down payments available.
  2. Know Your Credit Score – Learn your score and clean up outstanding debts like student loans and credit cards.
  3. Find a Real Estate Agent – Contact a local professional to guide you through the process.
  4. Get Pre-Approved – Differentiate yourself as a serious buyer and have a better sense of what you can afford.
  5. Find a Home – Work with your agent to find a home in your budget that meets your needs.
  6. Make an Offer – Determine your price and negotiate the contract.
  7. Have a Home Inspection – Address any hidden issues in the home with the seller.
  8. Get a Home Appraisal – Ensure the property is worth the price you are prepared to pay.
  9. Close the Sale – Schedule a closing date once the loan is approved so you can sign the final paperwork.
  10. Move In – Congratulations! You’re a homeowner.

Buyers

A Buyer’s Agent is a Licensed Real Estate Professional who is dedicated to representing the interests of people looking to purchase property. As Buyer’s Agents, we assist you in the mortgage pre-approval process, conduct property searches specific to your criteria, schedule tours, negotiate offers & contingencies, coordinate inspections, and assist you through the closing paperwork.
Our goal is to make the transition into your new home as smooth as possible. Once we have a better understanding of what it is that you are looking for, finding your perfect home is simple.

Residential Services

Before you begin your new home search, you should ask yourself a few questions
• Where do you want to live?
• Is living close to work important?
• What are your must have interior features (master bathroom, fireplace, first floor bedroom)?
• What are your must have exterior features (garage, fenced in yard, pool)?
• What are the property taxes?
• Have you consulted a lender to determine the best price range?

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