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10 Steps To Buy A Home

Determine how much you can afford and get pre approved for a mortgage
Get a copy of your credit report, learn about your financial history and take steps to correct any errors. Your credit report has a tremendous impact on how lenders determine interest rates and loan terms for your mortgage. Learn about your mortgage options, decide which mortgage is right for you and get preapproved.

Decide what you need and want in a home

What factors are important in your home buying decision? Things to consider include style, size, price and location.

Find a buyers agent
Experience and chemistry count when choosing the right buyers agent. Compare services to find a buyers agent that is right for you.

Search houses for sale
Search properties listed through Triangle MLS, and let your buyers agent find homes for you.

Learn about the communities of the properties you're interested in
Have your buyers agent help you find information about neighborhoods, homeowner's associations, schools, traffic, crime and commutes. Also have your agent check for restrictions such as zoning, liens or easements.

Make an offer
Have your buyers agent conduct property value research and learn about the seller's motivations and deadlines. Find out if the seller has had any other offers, and prepare an offer with guidance from your buyers agent.

Conduct home and other inspections
Ask your buyers agent for assistance in completing all necessary inspections. Additional types of inspections might be important for your specific location.

Negotiate if necessary
Based on inspection information, renegotiate the terms of purchase if needed. When the terms are to all parties' satisfaction, sign the Purchase Agreement.

Walk through and inspect the home prior to closing
Inspect the home thoroughly to ensure it meets your expectations and the conditions of your agreement.

Close on your new home
The deed and mortgage are recorded in the state Registry of Deeds. Congratulations, and welcome to your new home!

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	Steps To Buying A Home

	Buy Your Home the Smart Way With Red Door Buying a home can be an overwhelming experience--finding a qualified buyers agent can make the process easier and enable you to make a more informed decision. Red Door Real Estate Group guides you through the entire home buying process, keeping your interests first to ensure satisfaction.

	10 Steps To Buy A Home Determine how much you can afford and get pre approved for a mortgage Get a copy of your credit report, learn about your financial history and take steps to correct any errors. Your credit report has a tremendous impact on how lenders determine interest rates and loan terms for your mortgage. Learn about your mortgage options, decide which mortgage is right for you and get preapproved. Decide what you need and want in a home What factors are important in your home buying decision? Things to consider include style, size, price and location. Find a buyers agent Experience and chemistry count when choosing the right buyers agent. Compare services to find a buyers agent that is right for you. Search houses for sale Search properties listed through Triangle MLS, and let your buyers agent find homes for you. Learn about the communities of the properties you're interested in Have your buyers agent help you find information about neighborhoods, homeowner's associations, schools, traffic, crime and commutes. Also have your agent check for restrictions such as zoning, liens or easements. Make an offer Have your buyers agent conduct property value research and learn about the seller's motivations and deadlines. Find out if the seller has had any other offers, and prepare an offer with guidance from your buyers agent. Conduct home and other inspections Ask your buyers agent for assistance in completing all necessary inspections. Additional types of inspections might be important for your specific location. Negotiate if necessary Based on inspection information, renegotiate the terms of purchase if needed. When the terms are to all parties' satisfaction, sign the Purchase Agreement. Walk through and inspect the home prior to closing Inspect the home thoroughly to ensure it meets your expectations and the conditions of your agreement. Close on your new home The deed and mortgage are recorded in the state Registry of Deeds. Congratulations, and welcome to your new home!