Buying a home is a step by step process that should begin with the selection of an Agent who will skillfully guide you through the process.
Initial Consultation and Planning
- Determine your needs and priority
- Review agency choices and select appropriate working relationship
- Establish your search criteria and plan of action for home searching
Search for a Home and Get Pre-Approved
- Sign up for automatic email alerts through apr.com
- Begin viewing properties
- Meet with mortgage banker to obtain loan pre-qualification/approval
- Re-evaluate your search criteria as you view different homes
- Continue searching until you find the perfect home
Submit an Offer
- Submit offer to purchase home to Seller’s agent
- Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions
- Negotiate offer including possible counter offers
- Reach final agreement
Complete Settlement Process (per contract)
- Open escrow; deposit your earnest money
- Receive escrow instructions and sign documents
- Receive preliminary title report
- Review inspections and disclosures
- Request any needed repairs
- Removal of remaining contingencies
- Final inspection and walk-through by Buyer and Seller
- Secure loan funding/deposit your remaining funds nto escrow
- Record deed of title
- Seller relocates; you take possession of the property
After Sale Service
- Provide resources for new home owner needs
- Home improvement and financial advice