Congratulations on your home purchase!

What to do when your offer on a home is accepted!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Congratulations!

Your Offer Was Accepted! Here's What To Do Next
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1 - Earnest Money

  • Be ready for your earnest money to be deposited right away!
  • Verification letter available
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2 - Inspections

  • Schedule all ASAP - we have an inspection deadline
  • We both attend general inspection - let's coordinate schedules
  • You can skip some others (ex: termite)
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3 - Update Lender

  • Get started on loan application ASAP (have a deadline)
  • I'll send the contract to your lender immediately

4 - Select Title Company

  • Select as soon as possible to start title work
  • You can ask for a fee breakdown
  • I recommend Sage Title, and they price-match
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5 - Appraisal

  • Lender orders after inspection
  • Cost to you
  • Your confidential info

6 - Homeowners Insurance

  • I can recommend agents
  • Your lender will require this
  • Need flood insurance?
  • Did you know L&F has its own insurance agency?

7- Warranty

  • Select plan
  • If seller is not buying one, you can purchase for yourself
  • Need extra coverage?
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Later:

  • Change address
  • Turn on utilities
  • Schedule closing
  • I'll send you reminders!
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call me - I'm here to help

jen holden * mobile 443.803.7620 * long & foster office 410.544.4000