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Home Buying Guide

Step 1: Research in Advance

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Step 1: Research in Advance

Search for your dream home as often as you prefer and get an idea of availability and pricing. Make a list of your criteria and determine which ones are “must have”.

Step 2: Affordability

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Step 1: Research in Advance

Know your comfort zone and how much you want your monthly payment to be. Also keep in mind that a down payment will make a difference in your payment. Check out my mortgage calculator to Learn More.

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Before you start to physically look for homes you will need to get in touch with a lender to see what you actually qualify for. They will ask for some things such as W-2 statements, paycheck stubs, bank account statements, etc.

Some lenders have it set up so you can fill out an online application. Ask your lender if you will need a down payment or if you qualify for a program. If you’re not sure, ask your lender. There are many available for first time buyers, veterans and more. Ask ask ask!! You might be surprised at what’s available.

Step 4: Shop for Homes & Make the offer

Step 4: Shop for Homes & Make the offer

Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved with a Lender

Start touring homes in your price range. Take notes, make a list of pros and cons. Take pictures, measurements and anything needed. Take notes of details about plumbing, electrical, functionality of doors and windows. Check out the neighborhood. Distance to and from work, shopping, schools. Take your time, don’t get in a hurry and pay attention to detail. Don’t forget about taxes and HOA dues, check with the lender to see if you are within your means. When you are ready, make that offer.

Step 5: Inspection & Appraisal

Step 4: Shop for Homes & Make the offer

Step 5: Inspection & Appraisal

For your protection, get that inspection!! Inspections are not mandatory but they are highly recommended. It also helps you to negotiate a better deal if something is in need of repair. Keep in mind when purchasing an older home, it is not going to be a perfect house and some repairs might be needed.

Make sure to reserve funds for any additional inspections that may be required.

Lenders will then arrange for an appraiser to provide an independent estimate of the value of the house you are buying. The appraiser is a member of a third party company and is not directly associated with the lender. The appraisal will let all the parties involved know that you are paying a fair price for the home.

Step 6: Closing Day

Step 4: Shop for Homes & Make the offer

Step 5: Inspection & Appraisal

On closing day you will sign all of the paperwork in front of a notary. Most lenders will fund the same day. Once it funds, you can have the keys and access to your new home.

The Compass Group Florida

981 Ridgewood Ave, Venice, Florida, 34285

(941) 223-8147

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Gulf Shores Realty is a local company with international reach. In fact, within the last year, we have received visitors on our website GulfShoresRealty.com from 106 different countries, making it one of the strongest in the area. We have assembled a company of experienced and professional Realtors® who know the area and understand customer service. Each of our agents will provide you the personal attention you deserve and make your purchase or sale stress free. Our relationship should begin long before you are ready to buy or list your home and we wish to be your realtor® for life. Contact us early even if you are not ready to buy or sell as we can share valuable insight. 

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