Buying a home is FUN for most people and I promise you it will be fun when you work with Christina! She will take you home shopping the best way…the LeapingHomes way! After you consult with a mortgage broker or a bank, Christina will begin her job by meeting with you to discuss your needs, wants and areas of interest and then will begin to send you listings that match your criteria so you have time to sit down and review them and get a better

understanding of what you like. Like shopping for anything else really important, it takes time. Sometimes you may find something the first day, sometimes not. It is okay because your dream home will soon come up especially since Christina always keeps an eye out for new listings for you! Read on below to understand the full circle on how you can Leap into your new home in no time!

How To Leap Into Your New Home With a Smooth Process...

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Christina will guide you through getting pre-approved by a mortgage broker or lender. This way, in advance, you know what you will qualify for and the homes that are available to satisfy all your needs. See the info sheet in the finance section for a guide on the approval process and items needed. It is important do do this step first since getting a loan for a mortgage often takes a few weeks for the lender to complete. Getting pre-approved usually takes a 10 minute phone call on your part and allows a lender to get a head start on getting to know you and your financial needs. Most offers that you put in on a house will require a pre-approval letter.

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Christina will  begin shopping with you for your home. Christina will meet with you and sit down to discuss your needs and wants and begin shopping for your home.

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When you have found a home, Christina will review comparable homes in the market with you and prepare to make an offer on the property.

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When offer is accepted, the real leaping begins! You will contact your lender and start the process of your home loan.

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Christina will guide you through your loan application with your mortgage broker or lender of choice. The broker or lender will provide you with a good faith estimate, other related costs, and a booklet containing specific loan information.

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The lending institution will request an appraisal and survey of the home from the  verification of employment and assets such as bank accounts.

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I will guide you through hiring a Home Inspector and a Termite Company to do all of the necessary inspections to make sure your home is safe and secure.

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I will guide you through calling and checking around on rates and purchasing your homeowner’s insurance policy.

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Your lender will continue to process the paperwork and prepare to disburse the funds for closing.

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Once all the items on the residential contract are completed, both the seller and buyer agree to all terms, the lender has all paperwork completed and the money ready to disburse, all parties meet at a title company to sign closing documents and the seller is paid and the title of the home becomes yours.

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All appropriate documents are sent to the county recorder’s office to become official.

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Christina and Customer have completed another successful Leaping Home transaction!

I will automatically notify you of properties that meet your criteria. Simply complete the form below and we'll do the rest!