How to Buy Your First Home
A Basic Step-by-Step Guide for First Time Home Buyers
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Oct 2014
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What you will learn
Begin the process of buying your first home.
Prepare and track your family's monthly budget.
Eliminate consumer debt and access your credit report.
Get qualified for a mortgage loan.
Discover the benefits of home ownership.
Interview mortgage lenders to find the best one for you.
Find neighborhoods that suit your family best.
Hire a great REALTOR to work for you, often for free.
Find great bargain properties and view homes for sale.
Understand the difference between various types of properties.
Compare houses to find one that best meets your criteria.
Make an offer on a home that is competitive to beat out other buyers.
Understand items in the purchase contract.
Calculate your major closing costs.
Navigate the negotiation process with your agent.
Prepare for your move.
Review inspections, disclosures, and reports required in escrow.
Read and understand closing documents, including the title report and the HUD-1.
Follow up with your mortgage lender to ensure final loan approval.
Sign closing documents and pay closing costs.
Get the keys!
Move in.
Why take this course?
We show you step by step how to find and purchase your family’s dream home. After completing this book, you will be prepared to get qualified and buy your own home with the help from your team of professionals, including your REALTOR® and mortgage lender. If your dream is go from renter to homeowner, you are in the right place. We will show you exactly how to get there.
Learn each of the 9 steps to go from renter to owner. Each step is broken down into easy-to-follow tasks. The steps are:
- STEP 1: Prepare For Home Ownership
- STEP 2: Get Ready to Shop for Houses
- STEP 3: Find A House
- STEP 4: Write Your Offer
- STEP 5: Purchase Contract
- STEP 6: Negotiations
- STEP 7: Escrow Process
- STEP 8: Closing Escrow
- STEP 9: Your New Home
We included a 50-page workbook and 10 Supplementary Materials (sample documents for you to review and learn from). In addition, 6 bonus forms are available for your download free and we have included a link to 3 bonus spreadsheets.
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Leo
March 21, 2019
I had done some research before, and I am looking for a house now (so I don't need to be persuaded it's a good idea) I'm looking forward to the nitty-gritty details of the house purchase, loan terms, escrow periods, etc.
Amy
February 14, 2017
I learned a TON in this class. Lectures were very detailed, and the slides helped me keep track of the main points. There was some repetition of information which made the course longer, but I needed it as much of the information was new to me. The pdf's at the end of the course are great, and we will appreciate having these as we go through the process. Thank you!!!
Sheri
December 16, 2014
First-time home buyers need guidance when buying a home. From preparation through the escrow process, this user-friendly course makes understanding the how-to of home buying informative, interesting and enjoyable. A short introductory tour offers clear explanations for how to navigate the sequence of lessons, and the logical order of concepts ensures maximum learning. The friendly voice of the narrator encourages participation, too. The course is divided into five sections. Each of the first four sections includes a set of lectures, and each section ends with a quiz used to review information learned in the section. The fifth section includes bonus materials with forms, a glossary and more, and the seamless integration of the technology allows for students to participate in class discussions and take notes in the same browser window as the webcast without interrupting the pace of the lessons. Most important, this course offers information and insights in real-time from real estate professionals who want to help.
Tereza
November 28, 2014
What a great course! A short time ago my husband and I decided to start a family, and to own an ideal house. Obviously, it is a complicated matter and neither of us knows anything about the law part of housing and that is why I found this course so useful. Especially the parts about loan management and purchase contract are amazing; Regina takes you through it in an informative way and even offers tips on how to negotiate the house of your dreams! All the lectures are professional and I appreciate having received advice from a neutral side who is really experienced in this field. I am now ready to dive into looking for a perfect home, and following Regina´s suggestions, I want to do as much of it myself as I can and I feel greatly motivated!
Miriam
October 20, 2014
Everything you need to know about the home buying process is clearly discussed in this course. As you go through the lectures, you'll get more excited because you're getting closer and closer to that step of owning your new home. The bonus materials are very helpful too!
Penelope
October 14, 2014
This course was very comprehensive and filled with a lot of information! However, it was broken down into chunks and I could learn each step one by one. The slides were super cute! Review quizzes helped keep me on track & I love the bonus materials.
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