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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Find a Realtor
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Get Pre-Approved for a mortgage
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Get started looking for your dream home (Download Checklist)
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Showings
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Make an offer
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Accepted offer (Download Checklist)
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Apply for your mortgage
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Get all important dates saved in your calendar
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Deliver earnest money check
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Review HOA/Community documents
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Don't spend big money!
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Schedule home inspection
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Start planning your move logistics
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(Give notice if required)
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Attend home inspection (Download Inspection Expectations)
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Write up inspection response
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(Get any estimates for work to be done, if necessary)
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Appraisal, Survey, Home Warranty
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Set up utilities
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Get homeowners insurance commitment
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Confirm final closing date (What is "cleared to close"?)
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Get down-payment planned and secured
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Final walk-through
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Wiring a transfer
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Closing (Download Checklist)
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Secure Your new home
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Move-in and wrap up (Let's plan that house-warming party!