STEP ONE: PREPARATION

The best way to set yourself up for success when you are buying a home, no matter if you are a first-time home buyer, looking for your forever home, downsizing, or an investor looking to growing your investment portfolio, is to Find & Partner with Local Experts.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT

You want a local agent who Specializes in the area that you are looking to move to and that can Provide you with a deep understanding of what is happening in that specific market
You want a local agent who will provide you with a True Consultation, where they really Get to know who you are, What you're looking for, & Guide you on what to expect

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR MORTGAGE LENDER

You want a local lender who is known for being Communicative, having the Best Rates, Lowest Fees, & access to any Special Programs or Grants
You want a local lender who takes the time to Really understand your finances so that they can truly guide you on not just What you are pre-approved for, but what is actually Comfortable for you financially

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STEP TWO: FINDING YOUR HOME

Once you have been pre-approved and selected which local real estate agent you would like to work with the next step in the process is to Start Touring Homes & Making Offers.

1. Get Set Up on a Custom Home Search

2. Start Actively Touring Homes

3. Start Submitting Offers & Negotiating Terms

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STEP THREE: UNDER CONTRACT

Once you are under contract you will need to start Working Through the Different Contingencies that Apply from Your Contract. If you are working with a full-service real estate company, like DoorLife Real Estate, than your agent and their Transactions Manager will help guide you through each aspect of this to ensure you not only understand what's happening but that you stay on track for settlement.

1. TITLE & CONVEYANCING

2. INSPECTIONS & DUE DILIGIENCE

3. MORTGAGE COMMITMENT & APPRAISAL

STEP FOUR: CLOSING

Once you have made it through your contingencies the final steps before settlement are to transfer utilities into your name, obtain final closing funds, conduct one final walkthrough, and then head to the settlement table where you will sign the final documents and get your keys.