How to purchase a home

Purchasing a home for the first time can feel daunting when you don’t know what to expect. We want to make sure this exciting time in your life is as easy as possible, and that is why we have created a guide to explain everything you need to know from start to finish.

It includes choosing your realtor, getting pre-approved, filling out paperwork, and deciding what you want or must-have in your future home. We explain how to submit an offer on a property, what to do once you are under contract, and what happens during the negotiation period. We go over inspections, appraisals, ordering title, when you should call to put the utilities in your name, and what to expect on settlement day. We also have a ‘Common Terms’ section, where we explain words that you will come across during the purchasing process. We want to inform you about each phase of the home buying process in a simple and easy to understand way.