10 Steps:
1) Define Needs
2) Pre-Qualify
3) Local Info
4) Home Search
5) Make Offer
6) Negotiate
7) Vendors
8) Pre-Close
9) Close
10) Post-Close
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4. Search For Your Dream Home...
At this point you will have a good idea of what you can afford
and what type of neighborhood you will want to live in. Taking
that information into consideration you are ready to embark
on your actual home search. If you don't know much about the
city that you are moving to you will most likely want to start
your search by finding neighborhoods that meet your criteria
and then narrowing your search to particular homes in the area.
There are a few ways to go about this. Possibly the most
efficient way to find homes is to allow your real estate agent
to keep you up-to-date on available properties that may meet
your criteria, then and allow your agent to screen these properties
for you. When your agent presents you with a property that
interests you, he or she can arrange for you to tour the property
when it is convenient for you.
You can also access local publications highlighting available
real estate in the area, contact local Neighborhood Associations,
visit the local Chamber of Commerce, look on the Internet,
and even drive through neighborhoods that you feel would meet
your needs. Driving around a particular area looking for a
home that is for sale is good because you can actually see
the house, but it can be very time consuming and very "hit
or miss."
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