Step 1: Find a realtor
A realtor’s job is to meet your needs during the process of buying a home.
Step 2: Visit ideal homes
The real estate agent listens to what you’re looking for and offers advice based on those principals. They will show you available homes that fit your description.
Step 3: Make an offer
If and when you found your ideal residence, make a fair offer. Go quick because odds are, there is someone else who may want the house as well. An experienced agent can help negotiate a contract to ensure all parties are satisfied.
Step 4: Sign the contract
Assuming your offer was accepted, you will now be under contract to buy the home. You will work with your realtor because they know the step-by-step processes and how to complete them correctly and in a timely fashion.
Step 5: Final negotiations
The contract is analyzed, and all the details are set. Some cities require inspections performed to ensure the property is up to code.
Step 6: Closing
A certified check will need to be performed at the time of closing. The home is yours, and a whole new list of to-dos can be created now. Make sure to follow my Moving Checklist to help the process go smoothly.
What loan is right for me?
Buying a home is a long term process. In other words, you don’t usually pay cash upfront and fully own the home. So you will have to qualify for a loan. There are different options for you, which makes it possible for so many people in different scenarios to be a...