THE BUYING AND SELLING PROCESS

The Buyer: The Seller:
 
Decides to purchase a home Decides to sell a house
Selects a Real Estate agent Selects a Real Estate agent
Determines needs and wants Determines needs
Becomes pre-approved Lists house for sale
Looks for a home to purchase Prepares house for sale
Selects home Agent markets house
Writes Purchase Agreement Receives Buyer's offer
Purchase offer is negotiated and agreed to by buyer and seller
Home inspection  
Loan application  
Title search  
Home appraisal  
Loan approval  
Closing papers are signed
Documents are recorded
Funds are paid to mortgagor Funds are available to seller
Buyer moves into new home Seller vacates house