Steps To Buy A Home in Chicago

Initial meeting with a real estate agent
Get a pre-approval from a lender
Begin your search for that perfect home
Find a place and decide to make an offer
Negotiate the best deal for yourself with the help of your agent
Have your contract accepted
Sign all purchase agreement paperwork, disclosures, riders, etc.
Turn in your initial earnest money
Choose a real estate attorney to begin attorney review process
Have your home inspection; Address any issues that arise
Conclude attorney review period
Turn in the balance of earnest money
Meet all contract contingency dates
Receive the clear to close from your lender
Have the final walkthrough the night before or morning of closing
Close on your new home and move in!

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