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HOME BUYING IN 6 STEPS

the home price is essential, knowing how much you can afford is more important

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Start Homeownership:

  • Have solid credit history

  • Shop around for mortgage approval

  • Learn and ask for all loan programs available 

  • Find a reputable real estate professional

Savings for a down payment or closing costs​​
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Let Divvy Real Estate assist you on this journey!

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The real estate professional:

  • Interview has many until you feel comfortable on what professional will guide you on your decision 

     

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  • ​​The contract and disclosures should always be discussed, all questions should have an answer, if not contact a real estate attorney to provide any legal counsel
     

  • Give you expectations and timelines needed for seamless sale or purchase

  • Marketing cost and how much exposure you'll need for selling​

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The property:

  • ​Learn the history of the lot, each house, townhouse, condo, or manufactured home has it own criteria- Let Divvy Real Estate explain

  • HOA, special assessments, tax code districts need to be addressed and explained
     

  • Land purchase of vacant, or improved could pose many layers of ownership or use restrictions 
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  • Property taxes and insurance need to be discussed before submitting an offer

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The offer submission:

  • Divvy Real Estate will explain the dates and deadlines to protect you earnest money

  • Terms that make sense for both Buyer and Seller of transaction

  • Going under contract and understanding the inspection and timeframe

  • Keeping daily activity with your lender and what needs to be done before closing on finance side

  • Giving you the correct counsel when to stay in contract or move on durning critical dates and deadlines

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The lender for mortgage loan:

  • Divvy Real Estate will ensure your already pre-approved before actual home search, and will make sure lender, broker, or bank is updated on search and criteria

     

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  • Not all loans and lenders are alike, we can explain the difference between pre-approved and pre-qualified and what gives a you better chance on offer situation​​
     

  • Dates and deadlines need to be achieved to have a successful closing and Divvy Real Estate will be on top on that for you with your mortgage lender

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The closing:

  • Previewing the property 24 hours before, or right before closing is crucial 

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  • Making sure you have the best insurance policy before closing 

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  • Understand the settlement statement and working with title to get the financial terms and explanation at closing

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