STEPS TO BUYING YOUR NEXT HOME

Your Agent at Sibley Realty & Associates, L.L.C. can assist you through the process of purchasing a new home. Below is an example of the steps involved in buying your next home.

• 1. Determine the criteria for your new home.
• 2. Contact your Sibley Realty & Associates, L.L.C. Agent.
• 3. Contact a Mortgage Company for Pre-Approval.
• 4. Determine the Time Frame for the move and the price range of the home you qualify to purchase.
• 5. Visit Homes Which Meet Your Criteria with your Agent.
• 6. Work with your agent to present an offer on the home you wish to purchase.
• 7. At the Acceptance of your offer, notify the Mortgage Company and complete the Mortgage Process.
• 8. Complete any Home Inspection, or other Contingencies within the required time frame.
• 9. Select a Closing Attorney. The Mortgage Company will often have an Attorney that they recommend.
• 10. Remove any Contingencies related to the Contract.
• 11. Select a Closing Date.
• 12. Arrange for Homeowners Insurance for your new home.
• 13. Contact Utility Company to set up services.
• 14. Contact a Moving Company.
• 15. Conduct a Pre-Closing Inspection.
• 16. Notify the Post Office, Newspapers and Magazines of your new address. Send Announcements to your friends and family with your new contact information.
• 17. Enjoy your new home.