The Home Buying Process

There are a lot of details to be handled when purchasing a home. This overview is designed to summarize the various steps along the path of qualifying, finding and buying a home. It is my job to streamline the steps for you, ensuring everything is completed according to plan. In addition to this summary, I have included additional information and worksheets to make sure we find the right home, negotiate the best price and terms, and take care of all the details:

1. Consultation to analyze your specific needs and wishes your lifestyle interview, your home wish list, the neighborhood of your dreams
2. Financial pre-qualification or pre-approval the mortgage and loan process
3. Select and view properties the home tour, frequently asked questions
4. Write an offer to purchase making an offer
5. Negotiate the purchase offer making an offer
6. Final mortgage application the mortgage and loan process
7. Underwriting the mortgage and loan process
8. Loan approval the mortgage and loan process
9. Title company the mortgage and loan process, closing 101
10. Closing closing 101
11. Moving moving checklist, above and beyond