Nashville
Real Estate and Relocation Guide
The Home Buying Process
| 1. Decide you are ready to purchase a home. | ||
2. Call Linda to get a Buyer's Agent. |
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3. Prequalify with lender. Find out how much house you can afford, and it's Free! | |
| 4. Start home search. | ||
| 5. Make offer on home. | ||
| 6. Negotiate contract. | ||
7. Accept contract and terms by signing contract and depositing Earnest Money check with broker. |
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| 8. Apply for loan with lender (and usually pay for approval process & appraisal). | ||
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9. Inspections (Home & Termite). | |
10. Repairs as agreed in contract. |
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| 11. Appraisal & Survey completed by lender. | ||
| 12. Obtain Homeowners (Hazard) Insurance. Set up moving date. Set up closing date and time with Title Company. | ||
| 13. Closing Day! Need cashier's check. | ||
14. Move into new home. |
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15. Home Sweet Home! |
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Linda Reeves, Realtor® |
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