Quick Guide to Buying a Home

• Contact Realtor


• Contact lender for preapproval


• Look at houses


• Make offer


• Negotiate offer


• Go into contract


• Send paperwork to lender


• Inspections


• Request to remit


• Appraisal order by bank


• Final approval


• Close

Basic Fees Needed to Purchase a Home

• Ernest money deposit


• Inspection fees


• Appraisal fees


• Closing cost


• Down payment