Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home buying process. We have identified eight steps to buying a home. These are:
2. Find a great real estate consultant.
5. Make a written offer and negotiate the price.
6. Open an escrow account. (Earnest Money)
7. Have a home inspection.
8. Sign the final documents, get the key, and move into your new home.
Step 7, have a home inspection. The purpose of a home inspection is to protect you from buying a home that may have serious hidden structural problems or defects. I have written about this a number of times in the past. Rather than rehash all of the previous posts, I will just link to them here:
Once you have had a home inspection and have worked with the seller to see what you are going to have repaired or replaced, it is time to get ready for step # 8. Prepare to sign the final documents at closing, get the keys to your new home, and move in!
 |
 |
 |
Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?
If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we've made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.
Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)
The first thing home sellers need to know is "What's my Birmingham AL home worth right NOW?" and what are Birmingham home prices doing by neighborhood. Our experience shows it all depends on where YOU live. Please ask for a FREE Comparable Market Analysis Report - CMA on your home so you can see what is actually happening in your neighborhood! No obligation, of course.
Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.
Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:
We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.
Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles - guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes - we can help!
Call me today at - 205-383-3358.
Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor
Exceeding expectations, delivering world-class service, and giving a WOW! experience to buyers, sellers, and residents of the Greater Birmingham Area. www.LivingInBirmingham.com
Vestavia Hills Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics - August 2008
Homewood AL Real Estate Market Statistics August 2008
The Preserve, Hoover AL Real Estate Market Statistics July 2008
If You Want to Get a Birmingham Alabama Home Mortgage
Greystone, Hoover AL Real Estate Market Statistics July 2008
Brook Highland - Hoover Real Estate Market Statistics July 2008
Trace Crossings - Hoover Real Estate Market Statistics July 2008
Ross Bridge - Hoover Real Estate Market Statistics July 2008
Birmingham Alabama Greek Food Festival - September 11-13, 2008
ActiveRain Corp. is not responsible for the accuracy of the site's content (which is written by members of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network) and does not endorse the views of the real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and others listed here.
Powered by the ActiveRain Real Estate Network
© 2009 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved
Good post. A home inspector will inspect all the major components of the home: Structural, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, interiors, insulation and ventilation, and fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.
For more infromation on what should be inspected and what limitations are present, you can view the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), or local state licensing board (if applicable) on the internet at:
www.ashi.org
www.nahi.org
This is a good series you've put together, Stephen. You really do have to keep pounding the importance of an inspection to a buyer. I can't fathom why anyone would bypass such a crucial bit of due dilligence to save a couple hundred bucks, but some do. Very solid advice.
A great series for new buyers. You are right, it is imperative to have an inspections countless dollars have been saved by taking this step.
Joesph, thanks for the links...
Paul, thanks, it really is an important step that shouldn't be overlooked, even on new construction...
Jennifer, not only have dollars been saved but so have buyers.... from a terrible mistake