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- Be an informed buyer. Take a look at our Minneapolis Real Estate Buying and Minneapolis Real Estate Selling tips. Having the right information about the location, the property and current market price give you an advantage in the home buying process.
- Familiarize yourself with the mortgage process. Do you have mortgage questions, or are you looking for a Minneapolis mortgage broker, call Alex Grebis at: 952-808-0042.
- Begin the application process by getting prequalified and preapproved from a Mortgage Lender. Your real estate agent or realtor will need your mortgage qualification, and it will significantly strengthen your offer when you find a home.
- Know your Credit Report and understand your financial limitations. Overstretching your budget for a home can lead to future financial difficulties.
- Find a real estate agent or realtor who you can trust. Having an experienced and knowledgeable real estate agent representing you during your home buying process is crucial. It can significantly reduce your risk and cost.
- Determine your housing needs and wants prior to deciding what types of houses you should be searching.
- Understand the Real Estate terminology.
- Begin your house hunting, and keep a scorecard for each house you look at to help you keep track of the shown real estate properties.
- Always do a home inspection. This protects yourself and could save you money in the long run.
- Learn about Home Warranties and what they cover, if the home is fairly new.
- Compare and secure homeowners insurance. Since homeowners insurance is a long term expense, getting the best deal here brings savings that add up to a large amount in a long time.
- Arrange for closing agent or attorney and be prepared with the necessary closing paperwork.
- Secure final loan approval and commitment from the lending institution. If you have done your "up-front" work, this should be one of your easiest steps.
- Do a final walk through of the house before the closing date.
- Final closing and settlement.
