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HOME BUYING IN 6 STEPS
the home price is essential, knowing how much you can afford is more important

Start Homeownership:
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Have solid credit history
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Shop around for mortgage approval
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Learn and ask for all loan programs available
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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!

The real estate professional:
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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
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Give you expectations and timelines needed for seamless sale or purchase
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Marketing cost and how much exposure you'll need for selling​

The property:
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​Learn the history of the lot, each house, townhouse, condo, or manufactured home has it own criteria- Let Divvy Real Estate explain
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HOA, special assessments, tax code districts need to be addressed and explained
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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

The offer submission:
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Divvy Real Estate will explain the dates and deadlines to protect you earnest money
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Terms that make sense for both Buyer and Seller of transaction
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Going under contract and understanding the inspection and timeframe
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Keeping daily activity with your lender and what needs to be done before closing on finance side
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Giving you the correct counsel when to stay in contract or move on durning critical dates and deadlines

The lender for mortgage loan:
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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​​
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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

The closing:
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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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