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5 Steps for a Successful Home Purchase

  • STEP 1: PREPARE

  • STEP 2: FIND YOUR HOME

  • STEP 3: UNDER CONTRACT TASKS

  • STEP 4: CLOSING PREPARATION

  • STEP 5: MOVING IN

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Find A Real Estate Agent To Work With

          Buying a home will be one of the most significant purchases you will make in your life. Therefore, it is essential to have a trusted real estate agent representing your best interests during the home buying process (after all, the listing agent's allegiance is to the seller). As a buyer's agent, I offer unique and customized services to my buyer clients, including neighborhood expertise, handling challenging conversations and negotiations, guiding you through all the paperwork, and helping you enjoy the home buying process as much as I can!

Get A Loan Pre-Approval

         Before you start shopping around for homes, it is crucial to get a mortgage pre-approval if you are not making a cash offer. We recommend you choose a mortgage broker to find the best loan options for you. During a mortgage pre-approval, expect to fill out lots of paperwork, provide proof of income, bank statements, taxes, etc. Most importantly, lenders will be checking your credit report, so make sure you are informed of your score and try to improve it if the number is too low. If your credit score is good, maintain it that way by avoiding credit and making any large purchases until closing day.

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Tell Your Agent What You're Looking For

          Every buyer is completely different. Each person has their own style, needs, desires, and budget for purchasing a property. Therefore, let me know what you're looking for in a home to narrow down our searches and only show you properties suitable for you! Before telling me what you're looking for, make a list of things you require and things you desire to have in your new home. This will make the house-hunting process run much smoother and funner.