Buyer's Center
Home Buying Checklist
Be an
Informed Buyer!
We've brought you lots of information including pertinent links to valuable information. You get numerous guides that are available on specific subjects. By bookmarking and printing this checklist, you'll save time and have valuable resources at your fingertips -- when you need it!
Contact a Lender to get Pre-Approved
This will significantly strengthen your offer when you find a home.
This will significantly strengthen your offer when you find a home.
Check Your Credit
Check the three major credit bureaus for any inaccurate information and get it resolved ... now.
Check the three major credit bureaus for any inaccurate information and get it resolved ... now.
Create a Budget
The best time to work on your budget is before you start looking for a home.
The best time to work on your budget is before you start looking for a home.
Find an Agent You Trust
It is a smart move to choose an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) to ensure she is working for you not the seller.
It is a smart move to choose an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) to ensure she is working for you not the seller.
Determine Your Housing Needs and Wants
This will help you determine what types of houses you should be considering.
This will help you determine what types of houses you should be considering.
Familiarize Yourself With the Types of Housing Available
They could range from single family houses to townhouses to condos and more.
They could range from single family houses to townhouses to condos and more.
If You are Planning on Buying or Building a New Home, You'll Need Help
You can contact me to get more information on building a house including house-building tips, resources and how to find a contractor.
You can contact me to get more information on building a house including house-building tips, resources and how to find a contractor.
Find Out How Offers Become Contracts
When you find an acceptable house, I'll help you write an offer.
When you find an acceptable house, I'll help you write an offer.
Let Me Help You Negotiate Your Best Deal
That's my specialty as a Buyers Agent.
That's my specialty as a Buyers Agent.
Apply for a Mortgage Loan
Have Your Agent Arrange for a Home Inspection
Be sure to protect yourself and don't skip this step!
Be sure to protect yourself and don't skip this step!
Secure Homeowners Insurance
You can compare homeowners insurance for the best deal.
You can compare homeowners insurance for the best deal.
Arrange for Your Closing With Your Attorney
Make all final preparations for closing.
Make all final preparations for closing.
Arrange for Moving
If you plan to use a moving company, make comparisons and reserve time now, especially if you're moving during peak season (May through August). If you would like movers to compete for your business, check out MoveDirect.net .
If you plan to use a moving company, make comparisons and reserve time now, especially if you're moving during peak season (May through August). If you would like movers to compete for your business, check out MoveDirect.net .
Secure Final Loan Approval
If you've done your "up-front" work this should be one of your easiest steps.
If you've done your "up-front" work this should be one of your easiest steps.
Do a Final Walk-Through of the House
Prepare for Final Closing and Settlement
Move into Your New Home
Enjoy your new home -- you deserve it!
Enjoy your new home -- you deserve it!