What to expect when you're purchasing a home

1. Get pre-qualified

Get pre-qualified with a reputable mortgage lender. Don’t know one? Please consult my list of trusted partners. Complete a wants/needs list Pre-qualification is buying power!

2. Wants/Needs List

Complete a wants/needs list pre-qualification is buying power for your home search.

3. Allow "wants" to Be Great Buying Features

Looking at houses is an exciting time. Remember that paint can be changed and fences can be built. Look for items listed on your “needs” list and allow the “wants” to be great buying features.

4. Write an offer with your Realtor

Have your mortgage lender write a pre-qual specific to the home in which you are making an offer. Be prepared to write a due diligence and earnest check at this time.

5. Offer Accepted

Once your offer is accepted, these are the due diligence tasks I recommend:

· get the home inspected

· get a homeowners insurance quote

· appraisal

· loan commitment

· negotiate repairs

· other appropriate inspections

· hire a closing attorney and schedule the closing

· order a survey

6. Utilities

When due diligence has expired, schedule your utilities to be turned on day of closing, change your address and other necessary items to help make your move as seamless as possible.

7. Closing

The HUD will have a lot of figures that are involved in the purchase of the home. The closing attorney will be able to walk you through all of the numbers prior to closing. Bring your state issued photo ID and be prepared for a 1-2 hour closing at your selected attorney’s office. After the closing, the attorney will need to record your deed. Once recorded, the keys to the home will be released and you are free to move in.

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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this web site is provided by the listing agent or broker for the sole purpose of consumers' personal use and to assist consumers in identifying properties for potential purchase. This information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. You should independently verify the information regarding property that interests you. Neither the listing agents/brokers nor Keller Williams, shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints or other mistakes. This information is subject to change without notice. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice. You should know that, given the volume of listings, delays in removing or posting listings, in correcting misinformation, or in supplementing information on this web site are inevitable. If you have an interest in certain properties, then please confirm their availability and facts as soon as possible. Neither the listing agents/brokers nor Keller Williams make any express or implied warranties for any of the information provided herein to a potential purchaser of a listed property or any consumer. Copyright 2015, Keller Williams. All rights reserved.

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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this web site is provided by the listing agent or broker for the sole purpose of consumers' personal use and to assist consumers in identifying properties for potential purchase. This information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. You should independently verify the information regarding property that interests you. Neither the listing agents/brokers nor Tiffany Thompson - Keller Williams Realty, shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints or other mistakes. This information is subject to change without notice. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice. You should know that, given the volume of listings, delays in removing or posting listings, in correcting misinformation, or in supplementing information on this web site are inevitable. If you have an interest in certain properties, then please confirm their availability and facts as soon as possible. Neither the listing agents/brokers nor Tiffany Thompson - Keller Williams Realty make any express or implied warranties for any of the information provided herein to a potential purchaser of a listed property or any consumer. Copyright 2025, Tiffany Thompson - Keller Williams Realty. All rights reserved.

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The listing information herein is provided through the MLS IDX database. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of NEOHREX.