CHAPTER15 A 12-Step Guide to Buying a Home
Now it’s time to get into the details of the home-buying process. This chapter will give you an overview of the 12 main steps involved in buying a home. Please pay close attention to this chapter, as the home-buying process has likely changed considerably since you were last in the market to purchase a home. Finding the right home as you prepare for retirement and enter your senior years is obviously a major component of downsizing, but it’s really just one piece; in fact, there are things you must do before then, as well as things to do afterward. In fact, there are many other steps involved that you need to be aware of, and follow, along with your real estate agent, in order to have a successful home-buying experience. So, without further ado, let’s delve right into it. Below is the 12-step checklist for you to learn and follow as you proceed through the home-buying process. Some of these steps have already been covered in previous chapters, but they are included here as a reminder for you, as well as because they are a significant part of the overall home-buying process.
12 STEPS OF PURCHASING A HOME:
1. Find Out What You Can Afford 2. Get Pre-Approved for a Loan 3. Create a List of Needs vs. Wants 4. Look at Homes 5. Choose a Location 126
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