Buying a Home

Typical Home Purchase Procedure

Step 1
In negotiating the purchase of your new home, the initial step will be to instruct your broker to make an offer or purchase. This offer should be in writing and accompanied by a deposit check to show "good faith." The offer should include:

  • Legal names of Seller and Purchaser.
  • Identification of subject property and property size.
  • Any personal property specifically included or excluded.
  • Purchase price and payment schedule.
  • Mortgage contingency, if any.
  • Any other contingencies such as structural inspection, pest inspection, well test, etc.
  • Quality of title to be conveyed.
  • Attorney's approval contingency.
  • Proposed closing and occupancy dates.

Step 2
When buyer and seller agree on terms:

  • Good faith deposit is placed in escrow with listing broker.
  • Both parties take the contract to their respective attorneys for review and approval.
  • The buyer then applies for financing and arranges for the building and pest inspections.

Step 3
When inspections are complete and contingencies are resolved:

  • Buyers' attorney proceeds with arrangements fir title search.
  • Seller's attorney prepares proposed deed.
  • Preparations are made for closing and passing of title.


Typical Home Purchase Costs

  • POINTS. Also called Loan Origination Fee.
  • INTEREST ON THE LOAN. Interest covering the period from the date of closing until end of month.
  • TITLE INSURANCE. Often the banks require the insurance.
  • ATTORNEY'S FEES.
  • SURVEY FEES. If not recently surveyed, the lender or title insurance company may require a registered survey or map showing the location of the house and the boundaries of the property, as well as easements and rights of way.
  • RECORDING FEES. The buyer usually pays the fee for legally recording the new deed and mortgage.
  • HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE. Proof of current policy is necessary at the closing.
  • ADJUSTMANT COSTS. Paid to the seller at closing (where applicable):
    - Buyers share of pre-paid property taxes
    - Heating oil remaining in the tank
    - Sewer service charge, if applicable
  • PEST INSPECTION
  • BUILDING INSPECTION

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