How to Buy

Buying a house may feel like an overwhelming process, but it doesn't have to be. With proper preparation and guidance, you can tackle the homeownership process.

The National Association of REALTORSŪ offers the following step-by-step process to aid in your quest for homeownership:

Ten Steps to Home Ownership

  1. Are You Ready?
  2. Get a REALTORŪ
  3. Get Loan Preapproval
  4. Look at Homes
  5. Choose a Home
  6. Get Funding
  7. Make an Offer
  8. Get Insurance
  9. Closing
  10. What's Next?