Real Estate Resource Podcast

They Have Accepted Your Offer! Now What? Your offer on your new home has been accepted. These are the things you need to do between now and the closing date.  Within the First Several Days of Acceptance  Contact your mortgage person to let them know your offer has been accepted. The mortgage person will begin the financial process and order an appraisal for your new home   Order your home inspection. As we discussed in the previous episode, This will no doubt be the largest purchase you make. Spending a couple of hundred dollars to have a qualified person thoroughly inspect your future home may prevent thousands of dollars of unexpected repairs later on. Contact a licensed home inspector of your choice (if you are working with a "buyers agent", then he/she may recommended one). The home inspector will set an appointment that is convenient for you. The inspection must take place during your inspection period, usually 10 days from acceptance of your offer   Confirm the earnest money deposit. The earnest mo