Buyer's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Buyer's Guide

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by our team will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.

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Step 1: Research

Do you already know where you want to buy in Murfreesboro? Are you interested in a condo, townhome, or single-family home? Consider the features you like and dislike. Researching the current market is essential. Premier Realty TN can help you explore available listings and keep track of changes in asking prices. Understanding these trends in Murfreesboro's neighborhoods will provide valuable insights when it's time to make an offer.

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Step 2: Decide on Your Budget

Determine your budget based on what you feel comfortable spending monthly, not just what the mortgage company approves. It's important to create a comprehensive household budget that includes potential new expenses like garbage, water, or HOA fees. If you've lived in an apartment or with roommates, you might overlook these additional costs. Premier Realty TN can guide you through this process to ensure you're financially prepared for your new home in Murfreesboro.

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Step 3: Get Prequalified

While it's possible to buy a home without an agent, why add extra stress? A real estate agent from Premier Realty TN can simplify your home search, arrange showings, and handle the offer process. Their market expertise is invaluable, especially in a competitive area like Murfreesboro. Let Premier Realty TN help you navigate the market and find a home that meets your criteria.

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Step 4: Choose a Real Estate Agent

Can you shop for, look at, and ultimately make an offer on a home without a real estate agent? Technically yes, but why would you when it costs you nothing for agents like us to take much of the stress off your shoulders? Not only will we help identify properties you might be interested in, arrange showings, and ultimately handle the offer process, but we also have knowledge of the market that you don’t possess. Finding the perfect home can be a daunting task, this is where our expertise and wealth of knowledge come into play. Let us show you around some homes that meet your dream home criteria so you can find the one that's right for you.

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Step 5: Find the Right Home

Finding the right home in Murfreesboro should be an enjoyable experience. Premier Realty TN will arrange showings of homes within your budget. Pay attention to details like light switches, door operations, and faucet functionality. Explore the neighborhood, observe traffic patterns, and check proximity to schools and grocery stores. These details will help you make an informed decision.

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Step 6: Make an Offer

Once you've found the perfect home, collaborate with your agent to craft a fair offer based on comparable homes in Murfreesboro. Depending on the market conditions, your offer might be below, at, or above the asking price. Premier Realty TN will assist in negotiating counteroffers to reach an agreement. Once accepted, the home will go into escrow.

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Step 7: Have the Home Inspected

Your offer should include a home inspection contingency to check for major issues. Premier Realty TN can help you schedule this inspection shortly after making an offer. If significant problems are found, you can renegotiate or withdraw your offer. If everything is in order, you can proceed to the next step.

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Step 8: Select Your Loan

Return to your mortgage lender to finalize your loan selection. Options might include fixed-rate, variable-rate, 15-year, 30-year, VA loans, or FHA loans. Premier Realty TN can help you understand your choices and select the one that fits your financial situation best.

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Step 9: Get a Home Appraisal

Your lender will arrange for an appraisal to ensure the home's value matches the loan amount. This step confirms that the purchase price is fair for all parties involved.

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Step 10: Finish Paperwork

While paperwork isn't the most exciting part of buying a home, it's necessary. Your lender and title company will coordinate the process. Once completed, you'll be the legal owner of your new home in Murfreesboro.

Congratulations!

After signing the final paperwork, you'll officially own your new home. It may take a few days for your loan to fund, but once the check is delivered to the seller, you're ready to move in. Welcome to your dream home, courtesy of Premier Realty TN!

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