THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
The Home Buying Process In 16 Steps
1. Buyer Consultation:
2. Customized Home Search:
3. Preferred Vendor Recommendations:
4. Set Up Home Tours:
5. Touring Properties:
6. Comparative Analysis (CMA):
7. Prepare An Offer:
8. Negotiations:
9. Ratified Traffic Coordination:
10. Schedule Home Inspection:
11. Home Repair Negotiation:
12. Termite, Well, and Septic Inspections:
In addition to the home inspection, termite, well, and septic inspections, usually the seller’s responsibility, will be coordinated with the listing agent for report and receipt acquisition.
13. Reinspect of Repairs:
If the seller agrees to specific repairs, the buyer bears the cost of a follow-up inspection, certifying the correct completion of repairs, limited to the items addressed, not the entire property.
14. Utilities:
We will remind you to call all utility companies to have transferred into your name for the day of closing. Common utilities: gas/propane, water, sewer, cable, internet, waste collection.
15. Final Walk-Through:
Prior to closing, a final walk-through ensures the property matches or exceeds its contracted condition, with checks on climate control, negotiated appliances, and customary leftover paint for buyer touch-ups.
16. Value Beyond the Sale:
Post-closure, our connection endures with RVA Home Team, offering ongoing invitations to exclusive events, perks, and support for intelligent home choices, including contractor recommendations and paint color assistance.”