Buying Process

There are many steps to take throughout the buying process. Review some tips and contact Maple Sweet Real Estate to find your Vermont home.

• Consider obtaining buyer representation
• Review Seller’s Disclosures
• Choose a lender, obtain pre-approval
• Plan time frame, price parameters, property wish list
• Schedule showings
• Make an offer
• Negotiate offer, terms
• Contract acceptance
• Retain a land use attorney
• Tender initial contract earnest money deposit
• Set up a home inspection, if a contingency.
• Tender additional deposit
• Appraisal.
• Financing commitment.
• Title search & review
• Satisfaction of any other applicable contingencies.
• Arrange for homeowner’s insurance, utilities & other property services
• Set up a final walk through with your Agent, usually on closing day.
• Closing, confirmation of funds transfer, mortgage documents review and signing, receipt of title & keys.
• Deed/documents town office recording.