Ready to move into a new home but not sure where to start? Here’s a breakdown of the process from start to finish.
To start, enlist the services of a Realtor you trust and can rely on.
In working with buyers, we like to chat with you and find out what you’re looking for…location, size, design style, pool, yard, school preferences, gated community, and ideal price range. Once we have your ideal home in mind, we sort through the homes that fit your needs and we make appointments to view them with you. Once you narrow it down, we can go back for a second look and make an offer on the home you want.
We will present the offer to the selling side and negotiate the contract out on your behalf. When the terms are agreed to and the contract is fully executed, there will be an inspection of the home. During the inspection, an inspector will take a look at everything- plumbing, electric, structural, pests, mold- and give you a report. Depending on the results, you can continue moving forward with the purchase or move on to another home.
If you’re obtaining financing for the purchase, your application will be submitted very shortly after the contract is fully executed. The file will go to underwriting, where the bank will review your finances and qualify you for the loan. The bank will also order an appraisal of the property to determine the value of the home they are going to lend on. With a loan commitment in hand, you’re on the track to close.
There will be a survey, title and lien searches in order to provide clear title.
Once we have the clear to close, there will be a walk thru of the home to make sure everything is still the way it was agreed to in the contract and that appliances and any inclusions are in fact still at the property. Then…closing, where documents will be signed, title transferred to the buyers, funds transferred and keys exchanged. The home is yours!
The home buying process can be intimidating, but we can help you navigate through it smoothly, ultimately finding you your dream home. Don’t wait, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team today!
