The Home Stretch

STEP 11: Finalize Financing with Your Lender

• The lender will order an appraisal on the home to verify that the market value supports the purchase price.
• Double check that your interest rates and mortgage payments are what you agreed upon.

STEP 12: Finalize Financing with Your Lender

• Go through the house with your agent to double check everything you agreed upon in your offer is present.
• Ensure that any repairs that were agreed upon in the transaction were completed.
• If repairs are difficult to visually inspect, call back your home inspector or a specialist to ensure the repairs were completed correctly.
• Turn on all lights and appliances to make sure that they still are in good

STEP 13: Closing the Deal

• Bring everything you might need:
• Form of identification
• Any additional payment you may need
• Sign the mortgage documents!

STEP 14: Move In!

• Pack a “move-in” bag with the essentials for that first day while you unpack (ie. toilet paper, snacks, cleaning supplies)
• Arrange to get the keys to your new home
• Celebrate! You now own your new home!