Buying a home can be one of the most stressful things that you could do in your life. It can also be one of the best things that you have ever done for both yourself and your family.

In order to successfully complete this amazing task, you should seek all reliable guidance possible. For that reason, we have created the home buying checklist.

The Home Buying Checklist was created to empower you and give you insight into the home buying process. Please keep in mind that some of these things may happen in a slightly different order than presented. Our hope is to provide you with some guidance and to get you started on the right path. Through following the below checklist, you will engage in the homebuying process with confidence!

Here’s our How to buy a home Checklist:

• First ask yourself, Am I financially ready to buy?
• How’s your credit score?
• Decide on the type of mortgage loan that would work best for you. (Look at homebuying programs)
• Start looking at homes as early as possible.
• Get several options on where you would want to live.
• Shop around lenders.
• Get several (2-3 max) pre-approvals/pre-qualifications
• Have a list of must haves
• Shop Realtors
• Sign up to home searching websites
• Ask around, drive around and Google homes for sale as well as new construction homes.
• Keep your realtor involved every step of the way

• Continue to save money throughout the entire process.
• Do not open any new credit until you have closed on your home.
• During each visit to see a property, do self inspections.
• Make an offer on the desired property.

Once the offer is accepted, continue below:
• Inspections and Appraisal is completed.
• Perform a walk through of the property.
• Closely check the details for all mortgage paperwork. Make sure you understand the documentation and the numbers.

During the loan closing:

Ask any and all questions that you may have! Also, remember to include any promises that have yet to be satisfied with your mortgage contract.

You have the keys 🔑! Next, you’ll want to do the following:

• Budget for your new home expenses and develop a maintenance schedule.
• Enjoy your beautiful home!

Hopefully our list has you feeling ready to buy your home! Remember to always ask your real estate professional any and all questions that come to mind for absolute clarity! Besides, you are the exquisite buyer deserve to have all of your concerns and questions addressed .

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Stay tuned to learn more about buying, maintaining, selling and caring for your beautiful home.