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What To Expect When Buying A Home

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Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We believe when it is done right, home ownership is an intentional investment that lays the foundation for a life of financial security and personal choice. There are solid financial reasons to support your decision to buy a home, and among these, equity build-up, value appreciation, and tax benefits stand out. These are great things on What To Expect When Buying A Home

If you are a first time home buyer, it can be a bit intimidating. Purchasing a home is a huge investment. As your expert real estate team, we are here to guide you along your journey to home ownership. We make sure you are fully aware of the in’s and out’s when purchasing your first home. Don’t make these First Time Home Buyer Mistakes.

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You’ve decided to buy a home. Now What?

Hire your agent

The typical real estate transaction involves at least two dozen separate individuals – insurance assessors, mortgage brokers and underwriters, inspectors, appraisers, escrow officers, buyer’s agents, seller’s agents, bankers, title researchers, and a number of other individuals whose actions and decisions have to be orchestrated in order to perform in harmony and get a home sale closed. It is the responsibility of your real estate agent to expertly coordinate all the professionals involved in your home purchase and to act as the advocate for you and your interests throughout.

Secure financingWhat To Expect When Buying A Home

While you may find the thought of home ownership thrilling, the thought of taking on a mortgage may be downright chilling. Many first-time buyers start out confused about the process or nervous about making such a large financial commitment.

From start to finish, you will follow a six-step, easy-to-understand process to securing the financing for your first home.

Six steps to Financing a Home

Choose a loan officer (or mortgage specialist).
Make a loan application and get preapproved.
Determine what you want to pay and select a loan option.
Submit to the lender an accepted purchase offer contract.
Get an appraisal and title commitment.
Obtain funding at closing.

To get started with a free quote, visit mortgagetexan.com

 

Find your home

You may think that shopping for homes starts with jumping in the car and driving all over town. And it’s true that hopping in the car to go look is probably the most exciting part of the home-buying process. However, driving around is fun for only so long – if weeks go by without finding what you’re looking for, the fun can fade pretty fast. That’s why we say that looking for your home begins with carefully assessing your values, wants, and needs, both for the short and long terms. Create a list with such things as location, home size, features, amenities, etc.

Make an offer

When searching for your dream home, you were just that – a dreamer. Now that you’re writing an offer, you need to be a businessperson. You need to approach this process with a cool head and a realistic perspective of your market. Price – the right price to offer must fairly reflect the true market value of the home you want to buy. Your agent’s market research will guide this decision.

What To Expect When Buying A Home Perform due diligence

Unlike most major purchases, once you buy a home, you can’t  return it if something breaks or doesn’t quite work like it’s  supposed to. That’s why homeowner’s insurance and property  inspections are so important.

 

 

 

Close

The final stage of the home buying process is the lender’s confirmation of the home’s value and legal statue, and your continued credit-worthiness. This entails a survey, appraisal, title search, and a final check of your credit and finance. Your agent will keep you posted on how each is progressing, but your work is pretty much done.

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On closing day, with the guidance of a settlement agent and your agent, you’ll sign documents that do the following:
Finalize your mortgage.
Pay the seller.
Pay your closing costs.
Transfer the title from the seller to you.
Make arrangements to legally record the transaction as a public record.
As long as you have clear expectations and follow directions, closing should be a momentous conclusion to your home-searching process and commencement of your home-owning experience.

Protect your investment

Throughout the course of your home-buying experience, you’ve probably spent a lot of time with your real estate agent and you’ve gotten to know each other fairly well. There’s no reason to throw all that trust and rapport out the window just because the deal has closed. In fact, your agent wants you to keep in touch.

Even after you close on your house, your agent can still help you:

Handle your first tax return as a home owner.
Find contractors to help with home maintenance or remodeling.
Help your friends find homes.
Keep track of your home’s current market value.
Attention to your home’s maintenance needs is essential to protecting the long-term value of your investment.
Home maintenance falls into two categories:

Keeping it clean:

Perform routine maintenance on your home’s systems, depending on their age and style.
Keeping an eye on it: Watch for signs of leaks, damage, and wear. Fixing small problems early can save you big money later.

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Purchasing a home is the largest financial investment you will ever make. Don’t leave this important decision process up to just anyone. Contact the Diamond Homes Realty team today! 281-989-6934