TIMELINE OF A HOME SALE

Most people have a general idea of what happens in a home purchase, but we’ve found that these assumptions can have costly consequences. For example, you may have heard that you need to save 20% for a down payment, but did you know that there are financing options that don’t require that much?

Your best bet for a successful home purchase is to lean on our experience and expertise, which is why we recommend that you reach out to us first as soon as you think of buying. We’ll then guide you through the rest of these events:

 

• HIRE AN AGENT - Hire a professional who is a strong negotiator and a local market master. The sooner you connect with us, the more time we’ll have to craft your ideal homebuying strategy. 

• GET PREAPPROVED - Know what you can afford and prepare to make strong offers. Learn more about calculating your buying power and the preapproval process later in this guide. 

• TOUR PROPERTIES - Investigate local homes to find the one that satisfies your WHY, WHERE, and WHAT. We can set up a customized search that alerts you as soon as a new listing you might like goes live. 

• SUBMIT AN OFFER - Make an offer to purchase the home of your dreams. We’ll use market data and our local expertise to help you craft the perfect one. 

• CONTRACT ACCEPTED - Be prepared for a counteroffer from the sellers. We’ll use our negotiation expertise to secure an offer that works for you AND appeals to the seller. 

• INSPECTION AND APPRAISAL - Make sure the property is in good condition and worth the price offered. 

• GO TO CLOSING - Sign the final paperwork and get the keys to your new home!