can be a challenging and rewarding goal. Achieving this goal involves establishing sufficient income, engaging with financial services, exploring different homes, and navigating escrow.

who genuinely understands your needs and delivers exceptional customer service. An agent with a good network of vendors is crucial to your success.

is crucial to making a solid start. Navigating the lending landscape can be complex, as there are many financial products, each with its requirements. FHA, conventional, and VA loans have borrower and property requirements. Finding a lender who offers exceptional products and services is the key to setting yourself up for success.

Start with a preapproval application to discover which financial products you qualify for.

the pros and cons of various property types. Discover properties with HOA’s. Compare building materials and designs. Take inventory of a property’s appliances and systems.

look at recent sales of comparable properties with your agent. Come up with a strategy and plan for getting through escrow. Loop in your lender and include your preapproval letter when submitting your offer.

is only the beginning of escrow. Review your negotiated terms and deliver the earnest money deposit.

you are purchasing since not everything is known when you submit an offer. Coordinate inspections with your agent and vendors and review disclosures and reports. 

to complete your loan application and meet underwriter requirements such as the appraisal and verification of income.

include the verification of property, signing loan and closing documents. 

Enjoy your new home.