Find a Great Real Estate Consultant: Step 2 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama

Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home buying process.


We have identified eight steps to buying a home. These are:
1. Decide to buy a home.
2. Find a great real estate consultant.
3. Secure financing
4. Find your dream home.
5. Make a written offer and negotiate the price.
6. Open an escrow account. (Earnest Money)
7. Have a home inspection.
8. Sign the final documents, get the key, and move into your new home.


Step 2; Find a great real estate consultant. Since you are now at step 2, I am going to assume that you have figured out what your needs and wants are and have decided to purchase a home. Now, find a great real estate consultant.


As a buyer, you are looking for a Buyer's Agent. A Buyer's Agent is a consultant that represents YOU, the buyer, and not the person selling the home. Since they represent you, they will have YOUR best interests at heart.


Really good consultants know their markets (you will see that we make an effort to give you current and comparative stats here on a regular basis), and they will help you find the best match for your needs and wants.
They can also recommend mortgage brokers with whom they've worked in the past.


Next, you will want to begin securing financing. We will look at this next...