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Home Buying Checklist

Step-by-step home purchase process from pre-approval to closing day

Home Buying Checklist
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Comprehensive home buying checklist organized by phase.

Checklist Sections

  • Check credit scores and fix any errors
  • Get mortgage pre-approval letter
  • Calculate total budget including closing costs and reserves
  • Hire a buyer’s agent
  • Define must-haves vs. nice-to-haves
  • Tour homes and take notes/photos
  • Make offer with contingencies (inspection, financing, appraisal)
  • Open escrow and make earnest money deposit
  • Schedule home inspection
  • Review inspection report and negotiate repairs
  • Complete mortgage application and lock rate
  • Order appraisal
  • Review title report and get title insurance
  • Do final walkthrough day before closing
  • Sign closing documents and get keys

Each item includes checkbox, responsible party field, deadline, and status. Print-friendly layout with ample writing space.

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