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Home Buying Checklist

Print out this checklist and use it to keep track of all the things you've done and still need to do.

For Sale By Owner Buyer Checklist

____ Prepare to Buy
____ Decide to Buy
____ Decide to Buy Alone or with an Agent
____ Understand Your Purchase
____ Understand Your Market

____ Finance Your Home
____ Assess Your Finances
____ Check Your Credit Rating
____ Determine If You Should Consider Buying
____ Determine What You Can Afford
____ Review Your Lender Options
____ Review Lender Types
____ Review Lender Terms
____ Review Lender Savings
____ Pick the Right Lender
____ Search Lender Rates
____ Understand Loan Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval
____ Apply for a Loan
____ Organize Information Needed at Loan Application
____ Understand Your Down Payment
____ Research Acceptable Down Payment Sources
____ Estimate Your Closing Costs

____ Find a Home
____ Research Neighborhood(s)
____ Search Property Listings
____ Assess the House
____ Manage the Offer
____ Obtain Necessary Forms
____ Place a Competitive Bid
____ Define Offer Terms
____ Review Offer Components
____ Review Offer Contingencies
____ Review Suggested Timeframes for Completion
____ Present the Offer
____ Negotiate the Offer

____ Close the Deal
____ Review Troubleshooting Section
____ Resolve Any Closing Details

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