If you haven’t purchased a home in a while
or you are a first time home buyer, we hope you find this chart
will help you understand the steps in the home buying
process.
1
Initial Consultation w/ Realtor to Analyze Needs
2
Establish a Working Relationship w/ Realtor
3
Financial Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval
Credit Report
4
Select Properties
5
View Properties
6
Write an Offer to Purchase
Earnest Money
7
Acceptance of Contract
Inspections
Remove Contingencies
8
Mortgage Application
Appraisal
Verifications
9
Underwriting
Conditions
10
Loan Approval
Satisfy Loan Conditions
11
Order Title Insurance
Clear any Title Issues
12
Schedule Closing
13
Pre-Closing Walk-thru
14
Attend Closing
(Usually at Lender’s Attorney’s Office)
Credit Report