Your journey to homeownership starts here.
Buying a home is exciting—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Elder Tree Realty makes the process clear, caring, and stress-free.
THE BUYER'S 6 STEPS
TO SUCCESS
Discovery
We listen to your goals and what "home" means to you.
Getting Started
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Know your budget: Review your finances and determine how much you can comfortably afford.
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Get pre-approved: Secure a mortgage pre-approval to strengthen your offers.
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Understand loan options: Explore conventional, FHA, VA, and first-time buyer programs.
Finding The Right Home
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List your priorities: Must-haves vs nice-to-haves.
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Work with your agent: We'll schedule tours and provide insights about neighborhoods.
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Be flexible: Sometimes the best home may not check every single box, but will meet your long-term needs. ​​
Making An Offer
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Craft a competitive offer: We'll review comparable sales and market conditions.
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Earnest money: Show your commitment with an upfront deposit.
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Contingencies: Understand inspection, appraisal, and financing contingencies.
The Inspection and Appraisal
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Home Inspection: Identify any needed repairs or issues.
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Appraisal: Confirms the property's value for your lender.
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Negotiations: We'll help you request repairs or credits if necessary.
Closing on Your First Home
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Final walk-through: Ensure the home is in expected condition.
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Sign documents: Complete your loan paperwork and title transfer.
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Get your keys: Celebrate your first step into homeownership!
ADDITIONAL TIPS
FOR SUCCESS
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Don't skip inspections even if the market is competitive.
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Avoid big purchases before closing (like cars or new credit cards).
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Ask questions freely - this is your first home, and were here to guide your every step of the way.
Guiding Families Home From Generation to Generation.
Barry's attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of the resources at his fingertips made all the transactions very smooth and stress free.
Donna D. - Godley, Tx