08/24/2026
HOME BUYERS CHECKLIST - 10 Things To Do After You're Under Contract.
🔥MUST DO A.S.A.P STUFF!🔥
1. Earnest Money - (Good Faith/Deposit) - Money that says you're real and serious about buying the house. Make sure it's delivered to the title company in the time and format as stated in the sales contract. 💸
2. Property Inspection - Choose your inspector(s) and get them scheduled ASAP to determine if any repairs are needed. A general inspector is able to give you an overall report on the house and if he feels something should have a second opinion. This is your time to have foundation checked, pest control, plumber, exorcist, mom, dad, grandpa come check it out and give the OK. 🔧🔨
3. Lender Docs - Once you're under contract your lender needs to know asap, make sure to get them all the requested documentation on time! 📝
👉WHAT'S NEXT?
4. Title Commitment - The Title Office (Place that makes sure this house actually becomes YOUR HOUSE ) will be checking to make sure your new home doesn't have any previous tax liens, federal liens, mechanic leans, mama leans, ghost etc. Be sure to review the title commitment once you receive it from them. 👽
5. Appraisal - The appraisal should be ordered as soon as you have performed your inspections and resolved any issues. This is something you'll have to prepay to your lender. Are you keeping track? That's *inspections, earnest and appraisal you'll have to pay out of pocket before you close on your home. 💲
6. Insurance - Choose your home owners insurance provider and provide the relevant information to the title company and your lender. 😎
🙌FINAL STEPS!!!
7. Turn On Utilities - Schedule all your utilities to be transferred or turned on before closing or guess what.. you'll be spending your first night in your new home in the dark and with no TV. 📺
8. Schedule Closing - Schedule your closing early on to make sure the title company has a convenient time slot open. It takes about 30 minutes to an hour and most aren't open weekends. So looks like you might be taking a long lunch...🕘
9. Final Walkthrough - Before closing, do one final walkthrough to make sure that every thing is ready for closing...and that the previous owners didn't leave you any surprises. 🚽
10. Close The Deal!!! - Bring your photo ID and your briefcase of $$$$ to closing. Be sure to be on time!