simple steps of buying your first home

1. First Time Home Buyer
A Simple Guide
June 1, 2016
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2. ❖ Pre-qualify for a home loan
❖ Determine the maximum purchase price and amount of down payment required by consulting with a local
lender. Click here for a list of lenders in South Bay with proven track record. Obtain a pre-approval letter
from your lender. Click here for a list of recommended lenders in the South Bay area.
❖ Find a local Realtor
❖ Finding the right home and the home buying process is best handled by a well-trained and experienced
Realtor, who is willing to commit to your needs. You should choose a Realtor who you feel comfortable and
willing to take the time to explain everything every step of the way. Click here to contact us.
❖ Find the right home and submit an offer
❖ Let your Realtor show you homes to fit your needs and determine an appropriate purchase price for you. An
experienced Realtor is equipped with the latest data to determine a reasonable purchase price for the
property. You will need a pre-qpproval letter, a deposit check (about $3,000), a copy of a bank statement and
a purchase offer prepared by your Realtor.
❖ Open escrow once an offer is fully accepted
❖ Your Realtor should guide you through the entire process of buying a home, including opening of an escrow,
getting you all the necessary documents and disclosures.
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Basic Steps of Home Buying

3. ❖ Get a professional inspection done for the property
❖ This is a very critical step in finding out all the defects and particulars of a property. A good property
inspector can discuss all worthwhile deficiencies and details about the property and provide you with a
comprehensive inspection report. Of course, the inspection is normally performed at your expenses
(approximately $300 for a house). The findings about the property allows you to make a decision to continue
with the purchase, cancel the offer, make repair requests to the seller or make an adjustment in the price.
Click here for a list of recommended property inspectors in the South Bay area.
❖ Complete the loan process
❖ Your lender will order an appraisal for the property (at your expense).
❖ Get a loan approval (or conditional loan approval). Remove all loan contingencies detailed by your lender
❖ Sign loan docs (approximately 5 days prior to closing of escrow).
❖ Deposit remaining funds to close the escrow.
❖ Close escrow and obtain keys
❖ Enjoy your Dream home! Don't forget your Home Warranty!
Basic Steps of Home Buying

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5. Recommended lenders in South Bay Area
Nicholas A. Costa II
Branch Manager
NMLS# 485760
Office 310.602.3912
Cell 310.941.1666
2790 Skypark Drive Ste. 116
Torrance, California 90505
NickCosta@eaglehm.com
http://www.NickCostaII.com
Jonathan Caguioa
Mortgage Advisor
Allianz Mortgage Services
Phone: 949-241-2527
Fax: 866-296-9115
lenderguide@gmail.com
Tony Gonzales
Sales Manager
NMLSR ID 942323
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | 3400 Torrance
Blvd, Suite # 104 | Torrance, CA 90503
Tel 949-378-6322 | Fax 866-630-2712
tony.gonzales@wellsfargo.com |
www.tglending.com
Jerry Friedman
Platinum Home Mortgage Mortgage Lenders
20501 S. Avalon Blvd., #A
Carson, CA 90746
310-901-5726
JFriedman@ephmc.com

6. Recommended Property Inspectors in South Bay
Del Fine Inspections
Vince Del Fine
Owner/Inspector
Cell: (424) 264-4719
Email:
delfinehomeinspections@gmail.com
www.delfinehomeinspections.com
Facebook: Del Fine Home
Inspections
Greg Terry
Diamond Property
Inspections
(951) 351-1855

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Recommended Home Warranty Providers in South Bay
First American Home Buyer Protection
Kara Ratelle
Area Manager
cell: 310.617.5486
kratelle@firstam.com

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Want more details?
The following website will provide you
with a detailed discussion of home
loan and the buying process.
HOme Buying Tips & Tricks
The following website will provide you
with a detailed discussion of home
loan and the buying process.
Home Buying Tips & Tricks
The following website will provide you
with a detailed discussion of home
loan and the buying process.
Home Buying Tips & Tricks

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