Greensboro Homes for Sale, Real Estate, Allen Tate Realtors of Greensboro, NC
Home Buying Process “Time Line”
DECIDE TO BUY!
1) Choose a Lender. (Agent can assist.) Get pre-qualified. Decide “how much” house you will buy.
2) Meet with your REALTOR. (Give agent “wish list”. Together, start searching MLS/computer.)
3) Start viewing properties. (Agent makes appointments)
4) Find the “right one”-write offer! (Agent provides guidance and completes appropriate forms.)
5) Negotiate price & terms. (Most communication is agent-to-agent.)
6) When all parties agree to price & terms and sign & initial all appropriate forms, you have a CONTRACT.
You are buying a house!!
7) Choose attorney. (Agent can assist with your choice.)
8) “Closing” scheduled with attorney’s office. (Agent handles this.)
9) Home Inspection Performed. (Agent arranges & is present.)
10) Pest Inspection performed. (Agent arranges & is present)
11) Request & negotiate needed repairs. (Agent-to-agent)
12) Purchase Hazard Insurance. Contact utilities for “start-up” times. (Agent provides list.)
13) “Walk through” home. (Agent will make appointment and be present.)
14) Go over HUD statement with agent.
15) Attend Closing. (This is usually at attorney’s office, attended by Buyers, Seller, and both agents.)
Celebrate!! - You own a home!
1) Choose a Lender. (Agent can assist.) Get pre-qualified. Decide “how much” house you will buy.
2) Meet with your REALTOR. (Give agent “wish list”. Together, start searching MLS/computer.)
3) Start viewing properties. (Agent makes appointments)
4) Find the “right one”-write offer! (Agent provides guidance and completes appropriate forms.)
5) Negotiate price & terms. (Most communication is agent-to-agent.)
6) When all parties agree to price & terms and sign & initial all appropriate forms, you have a CONTRACT.
You are buying a house!!
7) Choose attorney. (Agent can assist with your choice.)
8) “Closing” scheduled with attorney’s office. (Agent handles this.)
9) Home Inspection Performed. (Agent arranges & is present.)
10) Pest Inspection performed. (Agent arranges & is present)
11) Request & negotiate needed repairs. (Agent-to-agent)
12) Purchase Hazard Insurance. Contact utilities for “start-up” times. (Agent provides list.)
13) “Walk through” home. (Agent will make appointment and be present.)
14) Go over HUD statement with agent.
15) Attend Closing. (This is usually at attorney’s office, attended by Buyers, Seller, and both agents.)
Celebrate!! - You own a home!
