Step by Step
"If you don't know where you're going; you'll probably end up somewhere else." Taken from a book title, this quote conveys a very simple message - To achieve an objective - create a plan!
If you plan to buy a home soon, you will need to know "where you are going". For a most enjoyable home-buying experience, first build a road map to your new home, a list of priorities that will lead you to your objective - a new home!
This chart is designed to give you an overview of the steps necessary in purchasing and reaching your real estate goals.
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Find a REALTOR you can trust |
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Analyze Your Needs in a Consultation |
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Obtain Financial Pre-Qualification & Pre-Approval |
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Select Properties |
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View Properties |
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Write an
Offer to Purchase |
Earnest Money Deposit |
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Negotiate & Counteroffer |
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Accept the Contract |
Inspections |
Remove Contingencies |
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Complete the Mortgage Application |
Credit Report |
Appraisal |
Verifications |
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Rejection |
Secure Underwriting |
Conditions |
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Obtain Loan Approval* |
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Schedule Termite & Survey |
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Contact Title Company |
Title Exam & Title Insurance |
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Close on the Property |
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Take possession of your new property |
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