So you want to buy a home?
How do you begin – what do you do – what should you expect?
Whether you’ve bought houses in the past or this is your first experience as a home buyer, the process is fairly complex. Here is a road map of the basic steps involved in buying a home:
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Interview/select an agent to represent you.
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Assess your credit and finances.
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Obtain a pre-approval letter from a reputable mortgage advisor/lender.
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Assess your wants and needs.
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Shop for a home.
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Make an offer – sign a written contract with a hand money deposit.
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Negotiate terms.
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Obtain a mortgage.
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Have inspections done.
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Fulfill all terms of the sales contract.
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Attend settlement/closing.
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Celebrate!
If you would like more detailed information about the home buying process, you can visit our Buyer’s web site at: www.yourfirstpittsburghhome.com
Or you can fill out the form below and we will be glad to set up an initial consultation where you can pick up a free copy of our Home Buyer’s Guide.
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