Buyer resource
Your Home Buying Road Map
A simple overview of the steps from first conversation to closing day.
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Ethan Simmons | Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
- InterviewFind the real estate agent and service approach that fit your goals.
- Pre-ApprovalMeet with a lender and get a pre-approval letter.
- SearchBegin your online home search and narrow the right areas and property types.
- ShowingsSet up showings and tour the homes you are interested in.
- OfferAfter finding the right home, write a strong offer and negotiate the terms of the contract.
- Under ContractDeposit earnest money and complete the loan application within 5 days.
- InspectionsSchedule inspections and negotiate repair requests or inspection concerns.
- FinancingOrder the appraisal and obtain homeowners insurance.
- Last StepReceive clear to close and perform the final walk-through before closing.
- ClosingGet your keys and celebrate buying your home.