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Be an informed buyer. Gather as much information as you can.
You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our free newsletter on www.cyberprop.com |
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Familiarize yourself with the mortgage process. For more information
click here and a consultant will contact
you. |
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Get your financial picture in focus as soon as possible. Since it
is an important component, be aware of your credit situation. |
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The best time to work on your budget is before you move |
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Find an Agent that you trust. It is important to do this before you
go rushing off looking for homes or you may end up with no representation.
Thinking about doing it on your own? www.cyberprop.com |
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Determine your housing "needs and wants" to determine what
types of houses you should be considering. |
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Familiarize yourself with the various types of housing available: Single
family, townhouse etc. |
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If you are planning on buying or building a new home, find out more about
building tips, resources and how to find the right contractor. |
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When you find an acceptable house, write an offer. |
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Negotiate your best deal using the information you have acquired. |
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If you haven't already done so, apply for a mortgage loan, click
here to complete a short questionnaire and one of our friendly consultant
will contact you. |
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Arrange for home inspection. Protect yourself and do not skip this step! |
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Compare and secure homeowners insurance. Since homeowners insurance is
a long term expense, getting the best deal here brings savings that
continue. |
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Arrange for a closing agent or attorney. Make all final preparations for
closing. |
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Make moving plans. If you plan to use a moving company, make comparisons
and reserve time now. |
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Secure final loan approval and commitment from the lending institution.
If you have done your "up-front" work, this should be one of your easiest
steps. |
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Do a final walk through of the house. |
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Final closing and settlement. |
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Move to your new home and begin enjoying it--you deserve it! |
