Steps involved in the home buying process

1. 10 Steps
In the
Home Buying
Process

2. 1. Initial Buyer Consultation
- Discuss your needs & wants/your
home buying criteria
- What are the “deal breakers”?
- How much home can you afford?
- Go over the buying process

3. 2. Pre Approval by
the Lender
- How much house can you afford?
- What type of loan will work for you?
- Interest rate information, terms, etc.

4. 3. Home Search
Traditional, Short Sale, Foreclosure, New Construction

5. 4. Make an Offer
Negotiate Contract

6. 5. Inspection of Property
• Structure
• Exterior
• Roofing
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Heating & Air
• Ventilation
• Fireplaces
… And more

7. 6.
Appraisal
of Property

8. 7. Final Loan
Approval

9. 8. Final Walk Thru of Property
Everything should be in the same shape it
was when you put in your offer

10. 9. Closing on Loan & Home

11. 10. Move in!

12. Have a real estate question?
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www.ritacoxrealtygroup.com
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