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Buying a Home in the Triangle 
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Buying a home should be FUN! Let Stephanie, Beth or Veronika help you every step of the way! Our GOAL is that you will be so pleased with your experience that we will become your REALTOR® for LIFE !
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Steps of Buying a Home
Initial Consultation
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Determine your priorities and needs
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Review “agency” choices and select appropriate working relationship
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Discuss financing options
Obtaining Financing
- Find a mortgage company
- Consult with loan officer
- Pre-qualification
- Complete loan application
- Obtain loan pre-approval
- Provide requested documentation
- Property appraisal
- Loan Processing
- Final Loan approval
Finding the Right Home
- Show you properties based on your criteria
- Evaluate each property
- Choose the right home
Preparing an Offer
- Review comparable sales to determine offer price
- Review progress of loan pre-approval; decide on financing
- Review Property Disclosure (if applicable)
- Decide on other terms (inspections, possession date, personal property, etc.)
- Prepare earnest money deposit
Reaching an Agreement with Seller
- Present your offer
- Negotiation of terms and possible counteroffers
- Agreed-upon sales contract with seller
Completing the Closing Process
- Apply for loan
- Complete inspections of roof, termite, etc.
- Successfully negotiate repairs with seller
- Remove any remaining contingencies
- Arrange for homeowner’s insurance
- Arrange for home warranty (if applicable)
- Arrange for movers
- Final walk-through of property
- Provide balance of down payment & closing costs
- Sign documents with attorney
- Loan funding
- Recording of title by attorney at courthouse
- Receive keys to your new home
- Move in!
We will be your resource and guide every step of the way !
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The following articles provide useful information and are a great place to start if you're considering buying a home.
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