Estimated Time Line

The following time table has been suggested to give you an idea of the timing of the different events in the home buying process.

First Week

  • Deposit earnest money check and make loan application
  • Pay for appraisal and credit report
  • Arrange for property inspections
  • Arrange for exterminator inspection

Second Week

  • Make property inspections
  • Make exterminator inspections
  • Make repair request to seller
  • Make sure all information that the mortgage company requested has been submitted
  • Arrange for movers

Third Week

  • Reinspect to assure that repairs have been completed
  • Call to find out if mortgage company needs any additional information Fourth Week
  • Arrange for cashiers check for closing
  • Arrange for settlement, signing of papers
  • Arrange for transfer of utilities
  • Arrange for exchange of keys and personal items

Fourth Week

  • Arrange for cashiers check for closing
  • Arrange for settlement, signing of papers
  • Arrange for transfer of utilities
  • Arrange for exchange of keys and personal items
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