Below is a simplified example of the steps involved in the home buying process. There are many factors in the process of purchasing a home and unforeseen obstacles that can arise along the way. This is one of the many reasons it is important to have a REALTOR working to assist you. By selecting a PrimeSouth Associate, you can be assured that you will find a professionally trained, experience agent that will guide you every step of the way.
- Determine if you are financially ready to buy a home
- Select a Realtor.
- Get loan preapproval
- Identify your needs in a home and the areas of town you want to live
- View homes of interest
- Decide on a home
- Submit an offer (contract.)
- Counteroffers and Acceptance
- Contingencies, including but not limited to, financing, home inspections, WDO inspection.
- Complete Mortgage Process
- Get insurance – order your homeowner’s insurance early, especially during hurricane season.
- Contact Utility Companies
- Final Walk Through
- Closing
- Moving Day