I was recently talking to a friend who is considering the leap into home-ownership but literally had no idea where to start or what to expect. I quickly wrote her out a timeline and realized that people going through this process are not doing so often. Buying a home is usually done a handful of times in each person's lifetime- if that! It can certainly be overwhelming. I decided to throw together a little "road map" based off of that timeline I created so people can get a better over-all picture.
This is, obviously, very simplified and each person's journey will likely not follow this exactly. Honestly, my home-buying experience did not follow this at all, but this infographic is a good start. To me, the most important pieces of advice I can give you are to be an informed consumer and take the time to hire a good real estate agent. Do your research. But also- HAVE FUN! It's an exciting time!
The days leading up to closing will also include much more than shown here. The offer will include contingencies (home inspection and financing are the most common contingencies). There may be counter offers, appraisals, surveys. It's a wild journey so be sure to have a navigator that you can trust to guide you through.
I have a team surrounding me that can help with any and all of these steps- from financing to home inspections. I would love to help guide you!
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