Sandra Thompson - Triangle Realtor

What happens from Offer to Closing? Here's the step-by-step! 🔑

1. Pre-approval, 2. House hunting, 3. Offer submitted, 4. Negotiation (offer accepted), 5. Earnest money deposit, 6. Inspection period, 7. Appraisal, 8. Loan underwriting, 9. Final walk-through, 10. Closing day!

Buying a home isn't scary when you understand the process! If you're thinking about buying this year, comment below or DM me and I'll send you the full breakdown! 💡

Is now a good time to buy in your city? Let’s talk about it

Cash Needed to Close: Instead of just asking about price, I start with how much cash you actually need to buy — down payment, closing costs, and reserves. That number changes depending on the city and loan options.

Rent vs. Buy Math: I also compare what you’d pay in rent versus buying. If your rent in your city is already close to a mortgage payment, that’s when buying starts making sense! Even if prices haven’t dropped.

Inventory & Competition: How many homes are available and how many buyers you’re competing with. This changes block by block.

If you want to know if buying makes sense in your specific area, DM me your city or neighborhood and I’ll run the numbers for you!

Hidden Buyer Perks: Nobody talks about. First time buyer programs, down payment assistance, and seller credits. Every buyer’s situation is different, but you might qualify for benefits like these and not even know it 💡

The right guidance can unlock options you didn’t realize were on the table.

Curious what perks you might qualify for? DM me 🏡