Buying A Home 101

So you’re thinking of buying a home, but whether you've spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or are unsure if you can afford it, the questions surrounding a house purchase can feel endless. Click on the icons below to learn more about each of the steps that will mark the path to your new front door.

DECIDING TO BUY

HIRING AN AGENT

FINANCING YOUR HOME

GOING SHOPPING

MAKING AN OFFER

INSPECTIONS & APPRAISAL

SETTLEMENT

 

10 Deadly Mistakes When Buying A Home

• Not getting Pre-Approved before you start looking
• Making major purchases or opening new credit cards
• Having unrealistic expectations, know what you can afford and what it will buy.
• Continuing to look once you are under contract.
• Not meeting the dates specified in your contract.
• All decision makers not being present during the buying process.
• Calling other agents with questions, only call your buyer's agent.
• Not giving your agent FSBO numbers of houses you like.
• Submitting an offer that is too low, ask you agent to research market value based on recently sold comparables.