Closing on your
dream home can be one of the most stressful parts of the process. After all, if
you’re looking for a new home, chances are you need to move — sooner, rather
than later. In some cases, there’s even a timeline. So it can be nerve wracking
to have to volley offers back and forth, unable to be completely certain that
the house you want is the house you’ll end up with.
An experienced
realtor can help make the process smoother and more efficient, so you can
stress less. Here are a few other steps to help the closing process along:
Get a
Pre-Approval Letter
Many homebuyers get
pre-qualified and later qualified for a loan from a mortgage lender, but assume
they’ll need to worry about approval after the closing. As we’ve discussed
before, that’s not always the case. Sometimes the loans you
qualify for and the loan for which you’re approved are very different, so it’s
better to get the pre-approval letter early in order to have a better sense of
your budget. It also helps the seller to feel more confident in your offer,
seeing that the bank has always approved it. And the better the seller feels
about your offer, the faster you’ll be able to close.
Check
With the Lender
So the seller
approved your offer. That’s a big relief, but it isn’t the same as closing.
Next, you’ll need to go to the mortgage lender and turn that pre-approval into
an approval. Go to the lender and tell them that the offer was accepted. Ask if
they need any additional financial documents from you before approving the
loan. It helps to have all of your financial documents organized and ready in
case they do need it. If not, it’s a matter of the mortgage closing on the loan
so you can close on your home.
Do
What You Can
There are some
parts of home closing that are simply out of your control. The time it takes
the homeowner to accept your offer, the time it takes the bank to approve your
loan, all of these elements are in someone else’s court and sitting around
waiting for them will only make you more anxious. Instead, focus on what you
can do to help the process along. Home inspections should be scheduled the
first week the offer is accepted by the seller. Home appraisals take about 1-2
weeks, so order the appraisal as soon as possible. While you’re waiting on
those things, you can take care of selling your own home or preparing for the
big move.
Let
Your Realtor Do What They Do Best
Closing on a home
can be stressful, but that’s why you have a real estate agent. They’re ready
and qualified to help, whether it’s negotiating with the seller to make sure
you get the best deal, offer guidance about appraisal and mortgages, and
finding ways to help speed up the closing so you can move into your new home as
soon as possible. So don’t sweat. If you have any questions, just ask your expert College Station realtor.
Sarah Miller, your RE/MAX realtor bryan-college station can help you discover a lot of great tips for making a profitable sale of your home. Call Sarah Miller at 979-255-1904 for your real estate needs in Bryan-College Station and the entire Brazos Valley! Sarah Miller, Associate RE/MAX BRYAN COLLEGE STATION 3030 University Dr East Ste 100, College Station, TX 77845 License #: 500065 |
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