Pre Approval - What to do before, during and after buying your home
Channel: Clayton Chaves
Date: 2020-10-22

Before:

Determine a down payment amount based on your available funds

Define a monthly payment amount that fits into your budget

Start gathering important income and asset documents

Get a pre-approval letter from an Independent Mortgage Professional

Consult with a Real Estate Agent

Shop for your home

Make an offer. Consider asking for seller’s contributions to assist in paying for your closing fees and any remaining taxes for the year

During:

Consider a home inspection

A home appraisal will be completed to determine the value of the property

Do a final walk-through

Sign final closing documents

After:

Transfer utilities

Change your address with the United States Postal Service

Celebrate