Preparing to buy a home, here is a timeline that might be helpful.
3-4 months
- Develop a personal checklist of the things you're looking for in a home
- Start the mortgage pre-approval process
- Find a qualified real estate agent that can guide you through the process of buying a home
2-3 months
- Compare and evaluate the homes that would fit your needs
- Make an offer and sign a purchase contract
- Have the home inspected
- Make closing arrangements
5-6 weeks
- Monitor the mortgage process
- Make moving arrangements
- Arrange for school transfers and registrations
- Arrange for homeowners insurance
3-4 weeks
- Start packing those things you can live without for a while
- Make Address changes
- Arrange for utilities at your new home
- Purchase decorating items (drapries, furniture) for new home
1-2 weeks
- Verify arrangements with the mover
- Verify closing details with your real estate agent
- Verify any final mortgage details
- Pack, Pack, Pack
