BUYING A HOME Windermere agents are relentless about helping their clients realize their dreams, so that at the end of the day you can emerge with a house you’re proud to call home, and the confidence you made the right decision. You want to buy a home. Where do you begin? You’re ready to buy—or maybe you're just ready to start seriously thinking about buying. There’s a lot you can do to prepare. With so much information available at your fingertips it can be hard to know where to begin, so here are a few things to help you get started. 1 Determine a Price Range 2 Make a Wish List 3 Start Your Searching 4 Connect with a Pro Step one is figuring out your budget for a new home. The best way to do that is to meet with a mortgage professional who will review your income, assets, and credit history in order to pre-approve you for a loan. Not only does getting pre-approved allow you to narrow your home search, but it also makes your offer stronger when it comes time buy. If you don’t currently have a lender, your Windermere agent would be happy to recommend one. You're ready to buy. What now? Once you’ve found the home you can see yourself living in, what’s next? There are many steps to go through before you can officially call yourself a homeowner. Your real estate agent will guide you through this process, but in the meantime, here’s a preview of what you can expect. 01 Negotiation 02 Contracts 03 Earnest Money 04 Home Inspection 05 Financing 06 Title Report 07 Escrow 08 Closing Curious what’s happening in the market where you’re thinking about buying a home? Read Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s latest GARDNER REPORT featuring economic and housing updates. REAL BUYING KNOWLEDGE Home Buying Posts Simple Tips to Make Your Move Easier Read More → A Quick Guide to Understanding Real Estate Designations Read More → 10 Costs Associated with Buying a Home Read More → 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home Read More → VIEW ALL BUYING POSTS Get started with a Windermere agent. Buying or Selling? Contact us to get answers to all your questions. 866-740-9589 CHAT Or enter your info to be contacted: NAME * EMAIL * PHONE NUMBER * ZIP CODE OF INTEREST * MESSAGE BUYING SELLING SEND This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Already have an agent? AGENT DIRECTORY About Us Connect with an Agent Join Us Contact Us Real Estate Blog Windermere Foundation Windermere Living Site Map ©2021 Windermere Real Estate Services Company / All rights reserved / Terms / Privacy / Feedback