Jennene Knerr-Shanholtz
  • Jennene Knerr-Shanholtz

  • Realtor

  • Personal and Professional Quality Service and Resu

  • Contact Info - Tel: 702-458-8888 / Fax: 702-317-3714 / Dir: 702-596-2005 / email me

Image
Image Image Image Image
Home Buying Checklist
 
Before searching for or buying a home, while you are searching, after you decided on a home and up to finalizing the deal, you should keep the following brief checklist in mind: 
 
1. Figure Out How Much You Can Afford - Income, debt, credit report, FICO score and down payment. 
2. Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage -  Speak to a couple of lenders, shop for the best rates and programs
3. Determine What You Want And Need In A Home - Location, type, price, size
4. Research Your Target Neighborhoods - Look Online for Info, determine your communte, amenities
5. Work With A Buyer's Agent Who Knows The Neighborhood - Interview agents, get referrals
6. Search For Homes Online and In The MLS -  Browse online home websites including www.JennenesVegasRealEstate.com, open houses, newspapers
7. Research Each Home That You Want To Buy - Ask agent for comps, find out why seller is selling, review property disclosures
8. Make An Offer and Negotiate - Determine price, spell out requests, earnest money, move-in date
9. Finalize The Deal - Get appraisal, home inspection, home insurance, complete loan process, walk through
10. Close The Purchase - Review Closing documents, have check ready or funds wired for closing costs

© 2010. An Independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estates Affiliates, Inc.
Prudential Logo is a registered service mark of the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.Equal Housing Opportunity