Congratulations on deciding to buy your first home or even your next home! And congratulations on deciding to purchase that home in the Mahoning Valley! It’s definitely a great place to call home!
Now that you’ve made that decision I’m sure you are wondering what comes next. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below is a brief outline of what you can expect in the home-buying process.
- Determining how you will pay for your new home is step one. This will include deciding how much you can afford overall and how much you can afford each month. This will include getting pre-approved. We have several lenders that can help you determine what type of loan will work best for your financial situation and will work with you to help you reach your goals financially.
- Next is determining who will represent you. We are, of course, hoping you will choose one of the knowledgeable agents from the Serita Diana Properties team to help you with the purchase of your home. We will help you with your search but also get those showings scheduled, offer our expertise, manage the paperwork, and advise you about the many aspects you will not have considered when it comes to purchasing your home. Don’t forget to ask us questions because we are here to assist you along the way!
- Next comes the fun part! This is where we not only determine what you want in a home, but where we go out and view the homes. We start this process with our personal buyer consultation so that when we get to touring homes both you and your agent know exactly what to expect. When we tour homes together we will discuss what works and doesn’t for you and your family so that when we find the right home we can move on to the next stage of your home-buying journey.
- You’ve found THE home so now it’s time to sit down and write your offer. We will discuss the price you will offer, any items of concern to you, earnest money deposit, home warranty, inspections, closing and possession, and so much more. If all goes well your offer will be accepted and you will be under contract to buy your home. As your trusted real estate advisor in the Mahoning Valley we will guide you through this process and keep you on track as we progress through the closing process.