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This is one of the most exciting texts Lisa gets to send:
“They accepted!”
Celebrate.
Call whoever you call.
Take the screenshot.
Then get ready, because the transaction is about to move quickly.
EARNEST MONEY
Your contract likely establishes a deadline.
Follow it.
Lisa will give you the instructions for the transaction and help make sure you understand when the deposit is due.
Review what earnest money is if any of it is new.
INSPECTION
Schedule it immediately.
If you have a limited due-diligence period, you do not want to spend several days shopping for inspectors.
The inspection may also lead to:
- Roof evaluation
- HVAC evaluation
- Pool evaluation
- Other specialist appointments
Leave yourself enough time.
See why home inspections matter.
PROPERTY DNA
Lisa can request a free Property DNA report for the property.
This gives you another set of available property information to review alongside:
- Inspection
- Seller disclosures
- Title information
- HOA documentation
- Appraisal
SEND THE CONTRACT TO YOUR LENDER
The lender now has a property.
The loan file moves from:
“Buyer wants to purchase something”
to:
“Buyer is purchasing this specific property.”
Respond to lender requests promptly.
APPRAISAL
If required, the lender coordinates appraisal.
Lisa may provide relevant transaction/property information where appropriate.
See what happens if the appraisal comes in low.
TITLE AND ESCROW
The title/escrow process begins.
You may receive:
- Identity requests
- Disclosures
- Wiring information
- Title documentation
Never rely on unexpected changes to wire instructions received only by email.
Verify independently.
Read real estate wire fraud protection before you wire anything.
See how a Nevada closing works.
HOA
If applicable, association documents need review.
Read them.
Do not simply click:
“I acknowledge receipt.”
Learn how to research an HOA.
INSURANCE
Start shopping.
Insurance can affect both your cost of ownership and lender requirements.
See when to get homeowners insurance.
INSPECTION NEGOTIATION
If meaningful problems arise, Lisa helps you decide whether to:
- Request repair
- Request credit
- Renegotiate
- Accept
- Walk away under available rights
See seller repairs versus credit.
FINAL LOAN APPROVAL
Continue answering the lender.
Do not finance new things.
Do not change jobs casually.
Do not move strange amounts of money around without asking.
FINAL WALK-THROUGH
Shortly before closing, Lisa returns with you to make sure the property condition and agreed items are where they should be.
See what happens at the final walk-through.
CLOSING
Documents.
Funds.
Final conditions.
Recording/closing process.
Then:
Keys.
THIS IS WHY LISA DOES NOT DISAPPEAR AFTER WRITING THE OFFER
Getting under contract is only the beginning.
Experience becomes especially valuable during:
- Inspection
- Appraisal
- Financing
- Title
- Closing
The goal isn't merely getting the seller to say yes.
It's actually getting you home.
