Systematic steps to help you buy your home (links to realtor.com)
The home-buying process doesn't need to be scary. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the process and answer your questions on what you should expect from your REALTOR®, where to look for loans, and what to watch out for when closing the deal.
Step 1:Are You Ready?
Step 2:Get a REALTOR®
Step 3:Get Loan Preapproval
Step 4:Look at Homes
Step 5:Choose a Home
Step 6:Get Funding
Step 7:Make an Offer
Step 8:Get Insurance
Step 9:Closing
Step 10:What's Next?