Here are the main steps of the home-buying process so you’re prepared.

Buying a home can be a rewarding experience, but for many who haven’t purchased a home in several years, it can be an overwhelming process if you don’t know what to expect. Today I’m going over the eight main steps of buying a home so you can be prepared when you’re ready to get started. We like to take the time to explain the process to our clients, but we know this information will be helpful to everyone who may consider buying a home in the future.

Feel free to watch the full message above, or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video:

0:00 — Introduction to today’s topic

0:55 — Step 1: Initial consultation

1:30 — Step 2: Loan pre-approval

2:05 — Step 3: Shopping and viewing homes

2:35 — Step 4: Writing and negotiating the contract

3:10 — Step 5: Home inspections

3:40 — Step 6: Appraisal 

4:10 — Step 7: Final walk-through and closing

5:00 — Step 8: Party!

5:40 — Wrapping up today’s topic

If you have any questions about the home-buying process or our real estate market, contact us via phone or email for a no-pressure consultation. Our team is here to help. Remember: It’s not the market, it’s the marketing that makes the difference.