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Buying a home can be an overwhelming thought—especially for first time buyers. We’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked buyer questions to help you get started on the home search! 

Q. What is the first step in the home buying process?

The first step in buying a home is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. The pre-approval process includes talking with a mortgage broker and providing them with information like pay stubs, bank statements, credit report, etc. to help them determine exactly home much of a home you can afford. This is important to do BEFORE you start the home search. If you start looking at homes but can’t get approved for a loan, it’s a waste of both yours and your realtor’s time. Not to mention, if you are approved…

You have your closing date scheduled, and it’s almost time to sell your place or get the keys to your new home! Here’s a few things to expect as you’re making your way to the closing table:

Be Adaptable

Even though the date has been scheduled, there are often delays that are out of yours or your Realtor’s control. With your paperwork filtering through the hands of the lender, the underwriters and/or the closing attorney, there are many opportunities for hiccups along the way. Although this can be inconvenient with scheduling your move, be sure to have a back-up plan of a place to stay and know the cancellation policy of your moving company in the event that there’s a slight delay in your closing day.

What to Bring

Your title company,…