Here’s how our comprehensive buyer checklist helps you move smoother.
The first thing you should decide is if you want to buy a home before you sell your current one, or do it the other way around. This decision comes down to your finances because you either need to pay in cash or have approval for two mortgages to buy before you sell.
After this, it’s time to have a buyer consultation with your Realtor so that you can plan out a timeline. A professional can also help you find the value of your current home. Then you can determine your budget and prepare for pre-approval.
This is where the home search begins. Work closely with your Realtor to find your dream home and get it under contract. If you decide to buy before you sell, this is when you need to begin prepping your current home for sale. You don’t want to carry two mortgages for longer than you need to, so you want to sell your old home as fast as possible.
“A professional agent makes the buying experience much smoother.”
If you have to sell before you buy, things work a little differently. The first thing you need to do is determine where you’re going to live after you sell your home. After that, figure out where you’re putting all your stuff. From here, things begin to look more similar. Have a buying consultation with your Realtor, figure out what your home is worth, and get pre-approved. Once this is all completed, the home search can begin.
If you would like to go over our buyer checklist with a real estate professional, please call or email us. We are always willing to help you in any way we can.
