Buyer's action plan

An action plan for buying a home

PHASE 1:

• Complete "Home Buying Goals & Objectives." This will help us focus on what you want in a home.
• Review agency disclosures and agreements.
• Pre-qualify with a lender to strengthen your negotiating position.
• Search the MLS and other sources available to prepare a list of selected properties.
• Narrow down selection by careful analysis of MLS printouts and other data sources.
• Set up showing appointments for selected properties.
• View properties.
• Analyze properties you've seen and refine the search.
• Find the "best" home for you

PHASE 2:

• Presenting the offer.
• Negotiating the best deal.
• Obtaining an accepted contract.
• Scheduling and attending the inspections.
• Resolving unacceptable conditions.

PHASE 3:

• Understanding the appraisal process.
• Finalizing the loan.
• Conducting a walk-through.
• Attending and completing closing process.