Local Buying Tips
Home Buying Checklist
Use this checklist to help guide you through the process of finding your dream home!
- Contact Stacey Kelly, your CENTURY21 agent, and develop a home buying plan.
- Develop a budget.
- Familiarize yourself with the various terms related to buying a house.
- Compare housing types to choose the best for you.
- Get your financial picture in focus.
- Get a free copy of your credit report.
- Get mortage prequalification and approval.
- Learn about the mortage process.
- Find your dream home!
- Determine the value of the house.
- Make an offer.
- Negotiate the final price.
- When your offer is accepted, request a mortage loan.
- Have the home inspected.
- Purchase home owners insurance.
- Prepare for your move.
- Finalize your mortage.
- Take a final walk through of the house.
- Finish by finalizing the closing and settlement.
