Thinking About Buying

Thinking About Buying*

It’s a big decision and there’s a lot to learn, but you’ve decided to buy a home. This comprehensive, quick-reference guide provides the information and tools you need to help you find a home that’s right for you. As you follow these ten steps, gather information and complete the worksheets, you will chart a personalized map that will help you find, purchase, and finance a home that meets your needs and preferences.

  1. Find a Qualified Buyer’s Representative
  2. Assess Your Credit and Finances
  3. Where Would You Like to Live?
  4. Shop for a Home
  5. Negotiate Terms
  6. Obtain a Mortgage
  7. Prepare for the Close (Transfer Ownership)
  8. Close
  9. Move
  10. Celebrate


*Source: the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), The Homebuyer’s Toolkit is published by REBAC, a subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), and the organization that awards the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR) professional designation. This Toolkit is available as a service to help educate homebuyers because knowledge and information are the best tools for a successful home-buying experience.