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Home buyer’s checklist

Navigate the buying process with confidence using our home buyer's checklist as your guide.

This list will take you through the steps of buying a home, from initial prep to moving in.

  • Determine how much home you can afford
  • Save for a down payment
  • Find a Ruhl&Ruhl agent you can trust
  • Have a buyer consultation with your agent
  • Choose a mortgage lender
  • Get a mortgage pre-approval letter
  • Review buyer wish list with your agent
  • Begin searching for a home
  • Schedule home tours with agent
  • Find the perfect home for you
  • Submit your offer to purchase
  • Hire a real estate attorney
  • Schedule a home inspection
  • Schedule a termite inspection
  • Review inspection reports with agent
  • Negotiate inspection repairs (if needed)
  • Get an appraisal
  • Prepare for closing
  • Preform a final walk-through
  • Attend your closing
  • Move into your new home

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