Buying a home for the first time, or at any phase of your life, can be a daunting experience, but it's also an exciting one. There are many things to consider and plan for, but with the right knowledge and preparation, you can ensure everything goes smoothly. This can often be one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime so it is important to choose the right real estate professional. A real estate professional with capability, experience, integrity and dedication. You can be assured that McChesney Real Estate is the right choice, our Team will be here to help and guide you along the way.
Planning
To start yourself down the path of buying a home, begin by preparing your finances and determining your needs and wants in a home or property. Make sure you have a solid financial foundation. This includes having a good credit score, a steady income, and a down payment saved up.
Next, determine your needs and wants. Before you start looking for a home, consider the location/communities in which you are most interested. You may want to consider the school district/school choice availability, internet availability, rural or village setting - etc. Determine the general size of the home that you need now and in the future, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, style of home, and acreage.
Secure the services of an experienced Realtor
Having a real estate professional is an essential asset when buying your home. We will be able to guide you through the process and can help you to find homes that fit your needs and budget, as well as expertly advocate for you through complex situations. We know the local real estate market and have many connections to local trusted lenders and vendors. In a market when inventory is tight, we often will be able to provide you home-search resources above and beyond MLS access, helping you find the home of your dreams.
Mortgage Pre-approval
Once your finances are in order, you'll want to get pre-approved for a mortgage. We have a list of local banks with great track records who we know can be very helpful in the process. This will give you a good idea of how much you can afford to spend on a home, what the costs will be both for the closing/purchase and on going. This will make the process of finding a home more understandable and efficient since it will help you focus your search to homes that are within a qualified price range.
Finding the perfect home/ property
The next step is to start the search which we can help with greatly given our knowledge of the area and the always changing market. Finding and qualifying the property - is it in a flood plain, are there zoning regulations to be aware of, will it qualify for a conventional loan, are there road maintenance fees, is there high speed internet, etc…
Making an offer
Once you have found the home within your budget that meets your needs and you are ready to make an offer, we will guide you through this process. Contingencies like financing , property inspections, attorney review, and sometimes very specific additional contingencies.
Contract Acceptance
If the seller agrees to the terms of your offer, they will sign and return the contract, thereby accepting the contract. Once all parties sign the contract, it is a “fully-executed contract”, and you are officially under contract for the purchase of a home, and you are one step closer to owning a home.
Navigate Contract-to-Close
Once the contract is signed, we will help you make sure things are happening within the specified contract dates – depositing down payment, inspections/ appraisals, financing contingencies, surveys, building or septic permits in place, attorney review and title search, and any other addendums to the contract.
Keys In Hand
Once timelines are met, documents are signed, and funds are transferred your final step is accepting the new keys and opening the door to your future!
With McChesney Real Estate by your side, you can trust that you'll have a capable, experienced, and dedicated team to guide you through every step of the home buying process. Reach out to us today to begin your search for the perfect home.
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