How to Buy a Home
Sandy’s Step-by-Step Process for Buying a Home

Every real estate agent has their own special way of buying or selling homes. Trying to figure out what comes next as home buyer or seller is very difficult; until now! Sandy Watson and her team will tell you up front what you can expect. Below is an outline of the home buying process, click on any of the steps listed below to learn more.

	Select Your Agent Buyer You need to select a Realtor that will represent you.
	Mortgage Pre-Approval Getting qualified and finding the right mortgage lender is essential.
	Select your Home Buying Team Select the title company, inspectors, etc.
	Begin the House Hunting Phase We will begin looking at homes that you like.
	You have found the Home of your Dreams We found the house we want, what is next?
	Going to the Negotiation Table Lets write an offer and deliver it to the Seller's real estate agent.
	Your offer has been Accepted! It's time to put your Home Buying Team in action!
	It's Settlement Day! Today you and the Realtor will conduct a walk through of the home.

Reading for Home Buyers
Important Reading for Buying Real Estate

You are ready to buy a home. To help prepare you for the experience, we have many articles about real estate related topics that should make the buying process that much easier. What ever your needs are we do provide it in our Maryland Real Estate Article Archive.

• What is a Credit Report?
• First-Time Home Buyer Programs
• Who Do Real Estate Agents Represent in Maryland?
• Water Damage, Termites, Asbestos
• Lead-Based Paint Testing
• Well Testing and Septic Testing
• Underground Fuel Oil Tank Testing
• Tax Advantages of Owning Your Own Home
• Your Moving to Maryland Checklist