Steps To Buying A Home

When we represent a buyer, we have your best interests at heart. Whether you’re buying a $300,000 home or a $10 million home, you will get our full attention, 24/7 availability, access to top home inspectors and service providers as well as our expert and honest advice.  

We believe it’s our job to not only find you the perfect home but also to educate you throughout the entire process so you know you’re making the best short and long term financial decisions.  For most people, buying a home is the most expensive purchase you will ever make and it’s our job to make sure you not only get a great home but get it for a great price.  We go above and beyond for every client from helping you secure movers and home insurance to arranging for quotes and repairs or helping you rehab the house into the home of your dreams if it needs work.  

Below are helpful blog posts which detail each step of the real estate transaction for buyers:

Step 1:  Find a Realtor

Step 2:  Get Preapproved for a mortgage

Step 3: Download our home buyer’s checklist

Step 4:  Find the home of your dreams

Step 5: Time for showings

Step 6: Make an offer

Step 7:  I have an accepted contract. Now what?

Step 8: Schedule the home inspection

Step 9:  Drop off your earnest money check

Step 10: Give notice to your landlord (only applies to tenants who are currently renting)

Step 11:  Don’t spend extra money

Step 12:  Schedule the closing on your calendar

Step 13:  What is the due diligence and inspection period?

Step 14:  Tips for attending the home inspection

Step 15:  Read the inspection report

Step 16:  Review the HOA condo documents (only applies to buyers who are purchasing properties with HOAs)

Step 17:  Set up homeowner’s insurance

Step 18:  The appraisal

Step 19: Hire movers and start packing

Step 20:  Hook up your utilities

Step 21:  Get your down payment ready

Step 22:  Do you want a home warranty?

Step 23:  Secure your new home

Step 24:  What is clear to close?

Step 25:  Attend the walkthrough

Step 26:  Wire transfer your down payment

Step 27: Attend closing

Step 28: Wrapping things up