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Most people start their home-buying journey on sites like Realtor.com, Zillow, or Trulia. That’s completely fine—but your first real step should be hiring a Realtor to represent you. Searching online on your own takes a lot…

Once you’ve chosen a Realtor to represent you, the next step is to get a mortgage preapproval. We won’t submit an offer without it. Preapproval helps you (and us) understand what you can comfortably afford, likely monthly payments, the interest rate you…

You’ve picked a Realtor (us!)—great start. Now it’s time to get the big picture of what comes next throughout the entire home-buying process. We’ve created a handy Checklist for Buying a Home that gives you a clear overview of everything you’ll need to…

You’re excited (we are too!) and showings are coming up. By now you should be set up on an MLS search and receiving new results regularly. This is where we zero in on the one.   What to Do When the MLS Email Arrives Check the email daily and review…

What to Know Before We Go You’ve picked your favorites from the MLS, we’ve scheduled your showings, and we’re headed out soon. Before we go, here are a few important tips to make the day smooth and productive. Showing…

Thank You — Review & Referrals Thank you so much for letting us represent you and for trusting us to sell your property. I know there are many Realtors to pick from and I'm honored you chose to work with us. Almost all of our business…

Closing Day — Almost There! Closing day is almost here! Whoo hoo! The title/escrow company will handle your signing and make sure everything goes smoothly. After closing, the title/escrow team will email us both a copy of the…

The Final Walk-Through The final walk through usually occurs the night before closing or the morning of closing and is a chance for the buyer and the buyer’s Realtor to walk through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during…

Mortgage Approval & Clear to Close A few days before the closing date, the buyer should get the Clear to Close from his or her mortgage lender. This means the buyer’s mortgage has been approved and they can schedule the closing date.…

Final Clean (Before Walk-Through & Closing) While contracts typically require only “broom-clean” condition, it’s best to handle the final clean after everything is moved out and before closing. Ideally, you’re fully out and cleaning is…

Homeowner’s Insurance — Cancel or Transfer Let your homeowner’s insurance provider know you’re moving and either transfer coverage to your new home or cancel the policy. The effective date should be the day of closing—not before.…

This is one of those annoying tasks that’s easy to forget but crucial. Call now to notify utility providers that you’re moving. Ask to end service on the day of closing so you don’t accidentally pay the buyer’s first month of bills. If you’re moving to a new…