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Steps to a Real Estate Transaction


Follow the route of a real estate transaction:

  1. Buyer applies for a loan.
  2. Sellers & Buyers execute a contract.
  3. Agent delivers Contract to title company with Earnest money check & pre-approval letter.
  4. Title Company opens file & orders Title Commitment and taxes.
  5. Title Company obtains pay-off information from Seller's Lender.
  6. Buyer orders Home Inspection & Pest Inspection, if applicable, Foundation Inspection.
  7. Lender orders Survey & Appraisal.
  8. Title Company receives and reviews Commitment for Title Defects.
  9. Loan approval received from Buyer's Lender.
  10. Title Company issues Title Commitment to Buyer's Lender.
  11. Closing date & time is set with Title Company.
  12. Buyer orders utitlity services.
  13. Buyer orders Homeowner's Insurance Policy.
  14. Buyer chooses Home Warranty company.
  15. Title Company receives loan closing instructions from Buyer's Lender, and prepares necessary document and closing statements pursuant to Loan Company's closing instructions.
  16. Closing takes place.
  17. Funding, distribution of funds.

"To leave satisfied you must arrive prepared."


Consider this your home buyer’s toolkit. Open it up, take a look around, and if you like, start equipping yourself with the tools necessary to make your best purchase. In most businesses, knowledge equals power, and real estate is certainly no exception.

I hope you enjoy the free reports I’ve provided, and I hope you learn a little more about what it takes to make your important purchase a great one.

The real estate market in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is certainly volatile, and all of the information about buying a home can be overwhelming. I can help.

Buyers01.jpgWhen you're ready to act, contact me.

I fight on behalf of my buyers.
I negotiate the absolute best price.
I protect you.
I simplify your transaction for you as much as possible.

I look forward to working with you.

Thanks for stopping by,
Lou


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