West Austin Properties Page 23 Home Buyer’s Guide
How the Search for Your Home Unfolds, continued... Estimated Time Chart The following timetable has been suggested to give you an idea of the timing of the differ‐ ent events in the home‐buying process. It is meant to be a guide and if you have any ques‐ tions, please ask us. First Week Complete lender requirements for loan approval Deposit earnest‐money check. (Needs to be done within 48 hours of an accepted offer.) Option check delivered to seller. Arrange for property inspections. Second Week Attend property inspections. Make repair requests to seller. Confirm that all information requested by the mortgage company has been submitted. Third Week Confirm that repairs have been completed. Call to find out if mortgage company needs additional information. Arrange for mover. Fourth Week Walk through home to verify completed repairs. Arrange for cashier’s check for closing. Arrange for settlement and signing of papers. Arrange for transfer of utilities. (Click on link for list of utilities, budurl.com/LocalUtilities.) Arrange for exchange of keys and personal items.
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