Adapted Living Spaces knows that buying a home for the first time is an exciting step for anyone. The fun of having a space to decorate, renovate and call all your own is exhilarating. But before you actually close on the home, there are some major steps that need to be taken a head of time in order to protect both yourself and your investment. We came across a list from Freshome that can be used as a sort of checklist to help you keep your sanity and enjoy buying your next place!
Take a look at the checklist below and visit Freshome to view the more detailed breakdown of every step.
1.) Choosing a Realtor
2.) Deciding to sell ‘By Owner’
3.) Determine how much you can afford
4.) Search for a good lender
5.) Get pre-approved before you search for homes
6.) Choose a home
7.) Make an offer on a home
8.) Waiting for the mortgage company
9.) Home Inspection on your new home
10.) An appraisal will be ordered by the lender
11.) The home lender will now confirm you are approved for your loan
12.) Determine insurance companies to use
13.) Walk through your new home before closing
14.) Closing on your new home
15.) In following weeks/months
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