150 Steps in the Home Buying Process?

There are over 150 steps, from beginning to end, to the home buying process.

A great realtor will walk you through the steps and take care of many of the buying steps for you.

Buying a home can be overwelming.  We won’t list the 150+ checklist, but rather let’s simplify the process

a bit and look at this outline as a guideline (D Knox):

1- Getting prepared to buy;

good credit, income and debt ratios where they need to be

2-Finding a real estate agent, Certified Buyer Agent (CBR) Buyer Agent Representative;

a Buyer Agent can represent you for the best terms and lowest price

3- Establish a price range and financing;

your Buyer Agent will help you with information and steps to get prequalified for a mortgage

4- Determine housing requirements;

  based on your lifestyle and needs, your Buyer Agent will help you with this criteria

5- House hunt;

it’s time to go view properties, your Buyer Agent will help you search for homes efficiently

6- Submit an offer;

your Buyer Agent will prepare and submit the offer for you

7- Negotiate the offer effectively;

your Buyer Agent will effectively negotiate on your behalf, including any inspection issues, etc

8- Achieve a successful closing;

your Buyer Agent will help direct you with the last steps required to prepare for your closing.