o Paystubs, bank statements, tax returns, proof of employment, 560+ credit score
YOUR HOME SEARCH
Understanding what you’re looking for is a top priority. Let’s talk about the features of your future home.
• Location
• Baths
• Price
• Square footage
• Bedrooms
• Style
• Features
• Schools
SEARCH TOOLS
AGENT
SEARCH
• MLS
• Agent network
• My website
CUSTOMER
SEARCH
• Website
• Yard signs, open houses, model homes, friends, FSBO
HIGH-TECH
TOOLS
• Automated home search system
MAKING AN OFFER
• Falling in love with a home
• Seller wants
• Earnest money
• Down payment/financed amount
• Important dates
• Inclusions in home
• An offer can be accepted, counteroffered, or declined
WHEN YOUR OFFER IS ACCEPTED
• Deposit of earnest money to brokerage or title company
• Inspections
• Appraisal
• Home insurance
• Finalize mortgage details
• Final walkthrough
CLOSING COST BREAKDOWN
These are the items that will be included in your closing cost:
• Property appraisal
• Home inspection
• Processing fee
• Underwriting fee
• Lender fee
• Loan discount fee
• Recording fee
• Settlement officer fee
• Document preparation fees
• Escrow taxes and insurance
• Prepaid interest
• Credit report
• Transfer taxes
• Attorney/notary fee
• Agent fee
• Title insurance
CLOSING DAY
Kristen Meador
REALTOR® | Spanish Fort, AL
This is the big day! I’ll accompany you to closing, answer any questions, and verify the closing paperwork matches our purchase contract.
• Bring your identification, Check expiration date
• Everyone who is purchasing the property must be present. If this is not possible, let me know in advance.
• You will need to bring a certified check or wire your down payment/closing costs. Title company will contact you will specifics over the phone. Never send money to anyone based on email directions alone. Voice contact only.