Determines new home needs and wants

Selects areas and sets a budget

Agent finds homes that fit the parameters

Views properties and finds the magic home

Determines market price of house

Prepares house for showings, minimizes furniture and personal belongings, makes necessary improvements, cleans and adds to landscaping to improve the appeal

Arranges for sign/lockbox to enable showings

Analyses the price and amenities

Makes an offer to the seller

Negotiates terms and comes to an agreement

Discusses received offer with agent

Negotiates and signs earnest money contract which is delivered to the Title Company

Arranges to have home inspected

Discusses issues raised in inspection report with agent and agrees to repairs. Normally completed within first ten days after offer is accepted

Makes agreed repairs to home following inspections

Applies for loan and gives Mortgage Company the necessary documentation for the purchase

Arranges access for appraisal and survey if necessary

Once financing is obtained and the Title Company has completed its investigation and is willing to provide insurance to guarrantee good title a closing date is set

Prepares a file for documents and warrantees specific to the home

Collects keys and garage door openers to give to the Buyer at closing