STEPS TO BUYING A HOME

This list is not exactly chronological or even completely exhaustive. That's where I come in. As your realtor, I will provide you with the information you need and the timing as we go along. You can trust me to be thorough and responsive. ​

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1. Find a Realtor

2. Get Pre-Approved for a mortgage

3. Get started looking for your dream home (Download Checklist)

4. Showings

5. Make an offer

6. Accepted offer (Download Checklist)

7. Apply for your mortgage

8. Get all important dates saved in your calendar

9. Deliver earnest money check

10. Review HOA/Community documents

11. Don't spend big money!

12. Schedule home inspection

13. Start planning your move logistics

14. (Give notice if required)

15. Attend home inspection (Download Inspection Expectations)

16. Write up inspection response

17. (Get any estimates for work to be done, if necessary)

18. Appraisal, Survey, Home Warranty

19. Set up utilities

20. Get homeowners insurance commitment

21. Confirm final closing date (What is "cleared to close"?)

22. Get down-payment planned and secured

23. Final walk-through

24. Wiring a transfer

25. Closing (Download Checklist)

26. Secure Your new home

27. Move-in and wrap up (Let's plan that house-warming party!