Are You Ready to Love Where You Live?

• Location, Location, Location: Where do you want to live?

• Timeline: When do you want to move?

• Budget: How much can you afford comfortably?

• Wants vs. Needs: Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Balcony, View, Sqft, Parking etc

• Connect with a trusted lender to learn what you qualify for if you require a mortgage/loan. Feel free to ask Claire for references.

• A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer when you find the right home.

• Understand loan options: Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA.

• Make a list of your “must-haves” vs. “nice-to-haves.”

• Explore neighborhoods, school districts, commute times, and amenities.

• Attend showings and open houses with your agent.

• Claire and her team of professionals will help you decide on an offer price based on real market hyper local data.

• Be prepared for your agent to contact you to negotiate on price, closing dates, closing costs, or repairs with the Seller.

• Once accepted, the home is secured just for you and goes “under contract".

• Deposit is due after acceptance and goes towards your down payment.

• Secure mortgage/loan if needed & finalize your mortgage paperwork.

• Lock in your interest rate.

• Stay consistent with your finances (avoid big purchases or job changes).

• HOA Review: If you are buying a property with an HOA (a condo) review the documents  to confirm the building is in good financial standing and if there are any assessments. 

• Inspection: Ensures the home is safe and sound; identifies repairs.

• Appraisal: Confirms the home’s value for your lender.

• You can renegotiate if major issues are found.

• Review and sign all documents.

• Pay closing costs (typically 2–5% of the purchase price).

• Get the keys to your new home! 🎉

• Schedule movers and utilities ahead of time.

• Change your address and update accounts.

• Start making memories in your new home!