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The Purchase Process

Your Steps To A New Home

Select an Agent Inspections


√ Review recommendations and local agents √ Agent to schedule all inspections
√ Interview and select your agent √ Meet the inspectors at the property for inspections
√ Review and sign any upfront paperwork √ Review seller disclosures, inspection reports and
√ Get references for mortgage brokers agent visual inspection
√ Begin review of financing options √ Make requests and schedule any follow up
inspections with your agent
√ Determine next steps with your agent

Prequalification
√ Run a free credit report yourself
√ Interview mortgage brokers Secure Financing
√ Figure out how much you can afford √ Agent to provide mortgage broker with ratified contract
√ Determine which loan package is right for you √ Buyer to provide additional requested documentation
√ Select a mortgage broker √ Appraisal ordered and performed
√ Fill out application and provide documentation √ Review appraisal results
√ Get pre-approval letter confirming loan details √ Provide any follow up requests from the lender until
final sign off
√ Receive final approval letter
√ Determine next steps with your agent
Home Search
√ Identify home needs and wants with your agent
√ Review optional areas based on needs and price range
√ Set plan with your agent for new listing updates Final Processes
√ Preview homes and explore neighborhoods √ Continue to review all required contractual and
√ See homes and refine the best options legal obligations
√ Review timeline and contingencies (conditions) of
the contract
√ Continued negotiations if applicable
Purchase Offer
√ Secure a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy and Flood
√ Identify a home you want to purchase
Insurance if applicable
√ Select attorney for the closing process
√ Review settlement statement
√ Discuss offer options, strategy and competition
√ Deposit remaining funds for down payment and
√ Determine offer details (price, financing, inspections,
closing costs
closing, etc.)
√ Walk through of the property
√ Write, submit and present the offer and review response
with you
√ Negotiations until an accepted offer
Closing
√ Review and sign all final paperwork
Receive closing confirmation
Pending Status √
√ Get keys
√ Agent to distribute copies of the ratified contract
√ Move in!
√ Deposit earnest monies
√ Review timeline and milestones in the offer
√ Initiate next steps in financing process
√ Take steps to meet all contractual obligations

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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