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Getting ready
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Finding the
right home
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Protecting
your interests
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Establish needs/wants
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Searching the market
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Inspection, repairs, adjustments
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style, features
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screen on objective
criteria
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schedule / coordinate inspections
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timing
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monitor new
listings
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negotiate with seller on handling
repairs
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view home as an
investment
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consider improvements
/renovations
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follow up to insure repairs are
handled
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consider FSBO and foreclosed
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final walk through
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Secure loan pre-approval
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Offer negotiation
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Financing and closing
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review property
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retain attorney
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choose a lender
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assess value vs comparables
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finalize loan
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prepare offer /present /negotiate
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establish
your
price range
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secure with earnest money
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review HUD statement
for accuracy
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