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Buying a House Checklist

MTSonnenberg by MTSonnenberg
  • Last updated: 09/05/2011

Buying a House Checklist

Below you will find a general checklist of the steps involved with buying a house. If you are seriously looking into buying a house or just want to learn more about a particular step, click on the link below the step you are interested in.

I hope you find some useful information on this page and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be looking into buying a house.

Step 1

Finding Your House

IN SHORT: There are many places you can look to find properties for sale. You can check out the newspaper, online real estate sites, or simply drive around the neighborhood. The important part is that you start looking so you know what's out there.

If you would like to read more about finding your house, check out The Search for the Perfect House Begins...

Step 2

Viewing a House

IN SHORT: You don't set up viewings just for fun. There is a purpose to them. Make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity...

To find out more be sure to read When Viewing a House...

Step 3

Pre-Approval

IN SHORT: Getting financing is really the toughest part about buying a house. So this is something you want to take care of right away. Also, you want to get it right the first time, so make sure you know what's going on.

To find out what you need to do, read: Getting Financing - The Pre-Approval.

Step 4

Your First Offer

IN SHORT: Once you know what financial situation you're in, you can start making offers.

Find out how to make the best first offer possible in Making Your First Offer.

Step 5

Counter Offers

IN SHORT: Unless you're the luckiest man in the world, your first offer will be rejected. So what's next?

Learn the process and get ready for Counter Offers and More Counter Offers.

Step 6

Approval

IN SHORT: Once an offer is accepted, you will need final approval of financing from the bank you chose to work with.

Your job isn't done yet, so make sure you know you know what you have to do in Getting Your Loan Approved.

Step 7

Home Inspection

IN SHORT: Once you've picked out your house, you want to make sure there is nothing wrong with it.

Find out what to expect during The Home Inspection...

Step 8

Closing Date

IN SHORT: Do you even know what the closing date is or what it means for you?

Find out everything you need to know about The Closing Date.

Step 9

The Final Walkthrough

IN SHORT: Your financing has gone through. You passed the inspection. Now you're just waiting for the closing date. But you still have a house visit to make. The Final Walkthrough could be your most important visit.

Step 10

Moving Day

IN SHORT: If you've made it this far, you're all done. With that being said though, there's still a lot going on around this time.

Make sure you remember everything...Preparing for Moving Day.

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