Purchase : Buy a House

How To Buy A House In 12 Steps

Most home sales involve the following 12 steps:

  1. Decide Whether You’re Ready to Buy A Home

  2. Calculate How Much House You Can Afford

  3. Save For A Down Payment And Closing Costs

  4. Get Preapproved For A Mortgage

  5. Find The Right Real Estate Agent

  6. Begin House Hunting

  7. Make An Offer On A House

  8. Get A Home Inspection

  9. Get A Home Appraisal

  10. Ask For Repairs Or Credits

  11. Do A Final Walkthrough

  12. Close On Your New Home

Let’s take a closer look at what each of these steps involves and what you’ll do along the way once we talk one on one.

The steps to buying a house can make for a long overall process. But we can help you!

First, you’ll need to be ready to be a homeowner and set a budget. Next, you’ll work with a lender to get preapproved for a mortgage. Then, you’ll start shopping for properties, ideally with a trusted estate agent at your side. Once you find a home, your agent will help you submit an offer and negotiate with the seller.

When you reach an agreement, you’ll get an appraisal and inspection. If the inspection turns up a major issue, you may want to negotiate repairs or credits with the seller. You’ll also do one more walkthrough in the house before you buy it. If everything looks acceptable, you can finally move to close and enjoy your new status as a homeowner.

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