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*This New Jersey process is merely illustrative and not all steps are required to complete the sale/purchase of a home.
The process varies by county/town in your state.
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• Preview and
evaluate properties.
• Ask your Sales
Associate for a
personal HomeBase
SM
system account.
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THE HOME-BUYING PROCESS
ESSENTIAL GUIDE
for
Home Buyers
and
Sellers
The
• Discuss Agency
Representation.
• Review, sign and
return copy of
Statement of
Disclosure Booklet.
• Pre-purchase
Consultation with a
skilled Coldwell Banker
Sales Associate. Review
Buying Process, your
needs and goals, and
how we will work togeth-
er to meet your needs
and goals through our
services.
• Obtain a Mortgage
Pre-Approval
Decision.
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• Determine if a Home
Protection Plan is
included by seller.
If not, a Home
Protection Plan is
available to ensure
coverage after
closing.
• Your Sales Associate
will provide a list of
local real estate
attorneys.
• Sales Associate will
prepare a Contract of
Sale and will guide you
through the offer.
• An initial deposit may
accompany offer to
Purchase.
• Your Sales Associate
will keep you informed
throughout the process.
• Your Attorney orders
Title Insurance.
• 2nd Deposit is due
in accordance with
date listed on Sales
Contract.
• Obtain Homeowner’s
Insurance.
• Ask your agent about
Updater.com, an
online free service.
• Utilize Updater to
arrange for movers,
change your address,
transfer utilities, and
other services.
• Your Lender will
complete the verification
process and issue a
mortgage commitment.
• Your Sales Associate
will schedule a walk-
through inspection
prior to closing.
• Attend closing to
finalize transfer of title
and other necessary
paperwork, money
transfer and obtain
house keys.
• Move and settle into
your new home.
• Enjoy access
to Updater for
home services
and HomeBase
for transaction
documents.