Buying a Home

The 4 Steps to Purchasing a Home:

1. Pre-qualification
   Before looking at any homes you should determine your buying power, as you may surprise yourself. There are many reasons why it is important to get pre-qualified for a loan.
   • You will be able to keep your search within your purchasing range.
   • You will be more comfortable throughout the buying process because you will know exactly how much home you can afford.
   • You have the potential of obtaining a better price on a property if you are pre-qualified, as you can prove to a seller that you are a qualified purchaser.
   • This necessary step will save you an incredible amount of time. If you desire, we can help secure a lender who is best qualified to serve you.
     
     
2. Selecting a Property
   • Target your search. There are so many properties out there to choose from; a Thornton Properties agent will help you focus your time on the ones that match your requirements and fit in your budget.
   • Thornton Properties agents have many resources available to them that may not be publicly advertised.
   • Your agent can provide objective information about the area and the property itself to ensure you are comfortable with every aspect of your decision.
     
     
3. Negotiating
   • Your agent will conduct the negotiations for you based on your recommendations. Many sellers and sellers agents prefer to work with an objective individual who will not get emotionally involved in the negotiations. This step can be daunting to a buyer who is unfamiliar with the process and our agents will lead you through each step.
     
     
4. Monitoring & Closing the Deal
   • The process of appraisals, inspections, legal documentation and financing involves numerous possibilities for pitfalls. Your Thornton Properties agent will help you meet all requirements throughout the process so you can be sure the transaction will be conducted professionally & without error.
   • Finally, your agent will guide you through the closing process to complete the transaction.