You want a trusted and qualified real estate professional as your partner throughout the real estate process. The REALTORS® at RE/MAX First put honesty, integrity, and your needs FIRST. Our agents understand that helping you buy or sell a home isn’t just a transaction, but an incredible achievement and life-changing experience. From day one to closing, our agents will diligently work with you every step of the way. We believe in the relationships we build, so if you don’t come away from the process with a great experience, we haven’t done our job.

It’s important to have clearly defined goals before you start out on your home search. Write down your must-haves and deal-breakers ahead of time. As the home search continues, you may have to rethink some of your requirements, but it’s always a good idea to have a starting point.

Getting pre-approved for a loan by a mortgage lender will help you understand your financing options as well as what may be required for your down payment and your monthly payment amount. It’s important to find the right mortgage lender. Feel free to ask your REALTOR® for recommendations. Once you secure your pre-approval, you will be in a better position when submitting an offer on a home.

Remember your list of must-haves? Go over this list with your REALTOR®. Discuss your goals so that the homes you visit match the criteria of the home you want. Your REALTOR® will be able to help you review each home you look at and provide objective information to help you make the best possible decision.

When you have decided on the home you want, it’s time to make the offer. Navigating the process from the offer to closing and everything in between is where the knowledge and expertise of our agents really show. They will help you understand the conditions, provisions, and obligations of your contract.  Making the offer, negotiating the terms, and preparing the paperwork can be overwhelming. Remember, your agent has your back.

You’re almost there! This is the final step of your home buying journey. Your lender will go over your closing disclosure statement with you so that you know all the details about what will be required to close on your new home. You will have the opportunity to do your final walk-through of the home with your agent to make sure all agreed repairs have been completed. In most cases, the time from the offer acceptance until the closing takes approximately 45 days.