Buyer's Checklist

Use the Buyer Checklist as a convenient way to keep track of all the things you must do to complete the process of buying a home.

___  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