Buyers Guide & Checklist
 

• Evaluate your budget - know what you want to spend for a down payment as well as monthly expenditures (ie:  monthly mortgage payment, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, homeowners association fees, utilities, etc)
   
• Obtain mortgage pre-approval
   
• Prioritize your needs – space, location, school district, subdivision, pool
   
• Identify your timeline for moving
   
• Explore different neighborhoods to identify your preferred needs
   
• Research schools in the selected neighborhood(s)
   
• Evaluate access to various highways and travel time to your workplace
   
• Select an attorney who specializes in Real Estate
   
• Work closely with your real estate agent to gather support materials for your mortgage application and attorney