You’ve been planning for this day for a long time. You’re about to be handed the keys to your new home. We want this day to be filled with joy, not stress, so we’ve put together this resource guide to make your move as smooth as possible.
We understand how exciting the home buying process can be. From fun weekends spent touring open houses to competing to make most attractive offer, it can be a time of high energy and many moving parts. Our goal, as your Real Estate partner, is to make this journey a smooth one. To help, we’ve put together this list of resources that will keep you on track and ready to make your move!
First Steps
Does your dream home have a roof deck? A fireplace? His and Hers walk-in closets? This quick questionnaire will give our agents a jump start on finding the perfect home for you.
Buyer Cost Calculator
Its important to know what to expect at closing. We’re working on putting together an accurate closing cost calculator, but until we do, the best resource you have is your Center City Listings Realtor. They can give you a pretty accurate estimate of what your closing costs will be.
Steps to Settlement
- Within 5-10 days of having your offer accepted you should:
- Submit your 2nd deposit
- Complete your home, termite, radon, and lead inspections
- Complete your mortgage application
- Request your Title Report
- Request your Condo Documents (if applicable)
- Within 30 days of having your offer accepted your mortgage company should provide
- Your mortgage commitment
- Your property appraisal
- Within 30 days of having your offer accepted you should
- Designate a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
- Two to Three weeks prior to the settlement you should
- Transfer all utilities to your name
- Two to Three Days prior to the settlement you should
- Obtain a certified check to cover your closing costs
On Settlement Day, don’t forget to bring the following!
- Photo ID
- Certified Check
- Personal Check
- Proof of Homeowner’s Insurance
We’ve created this Buyers Settlement Kit PDF that includes the timeline above, as well as information on some of the companies we recommend working with.
PREFERRED VENDORS
Title Company Mortgage Company Artichecture & Design Moving Company
Home Insurance Home Inspection Termite Inspection (Frank Dabbundo 215.271. 6544)
From mortgage lenders to moving companies, termite inspection to title acquisition, you want to have a trusted team on your side. Our 20 years in the business have allowed us to compile a comprehensive list of companies we trust and believe in.
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