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Home Buying Steps You Should Know

Knowing where to start, and which steps come next, makes buying a home a far better experience. Here is the path from first thought to accepted offer, so you can move through it with confidence and few surprises.

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The Path to your New Home

  1. Determine the Location and Type of Home. Decide where you want to be and what kind of home suits your needs, your budget, and your plans for the years ahead.
  2. Get a Pre-Qualification. Get an early read on your range from a lender. A pre-qualification is an estimate based on what you provide and is subject to lender review, not a guarantee.
  3. Get Your Finances in Order. Confirm your down payment and where it comes from. Lenders verify the source, which can include your savings, a property sale, or a gift.
  4. Start Your Home Search. With your range set, search with focus. A realtor can open doors and help keep your search realistic to your budget.
  5. Hire Your Professional Team. Line up a realtor, a lawyer or notary, and a qualified appraiser to guide the deal and protect your interests.
  6. Arrange a Home Inspection. Have the home inspected before you commit, so you buy with eyes open and can make an informed decision.
  7. Make an Offer. With your team and financing lined up, present a confident offer. Your realtor and lawyer help you set the terms and conditions.
Knowing the steps takes the guesswork out of buying. The earlier you start, the smoother it goes. We can help you sort the financing side from step two onward, so the rest falls into place.
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Information here is general and educational. It is not financial, legal, or real estate advice, and it is not an offer of financing. A pre-qualification is an estimate based on the information provided and is subject to lender review and approval; it is not a guarantee of financing. Real estate and legal services are provided by licensed professionals independent of TMG HarbourTown Mortgage. All financing is subject to lender review, property review, and supporting documentation. Submission of a form does not guarantee approval or financing.