So, you're ready to buy a home!  There are several factors for you to consider as in location, price, size, number of bedrooms and baths, general community, schools, etc.  Your Sales Associate can assist you with the entire process, and has access to all the data necessary to assist you in your decision.

Your Sales Associate will have extensive knowledge of the community you're interested in, and will have all the information available through the Multiple Listing Service to research all the available properties that you might be interested in.  If you located a property yourself, by seeing a property sign, or have found it on the internet, let your Sales Associate know so he/she can arrange a showing for you.

As you view different properties, your criteria may change. Open and direct communication with your Associate is a key element of a successful property search.

Steps in the Home Buying Process:

     Start
     Initial Interview with Realtor®
     Show Property
     Offer (Negotion)
     Contract
     Inspections
     Mortgage Company (Credit Report, Appraisal, Verifications)
     Underwriting
     Loan Approval
     Title Search
     Closing
     Possession