Your Offer Was Accepted. Now What?

 

Going under contract is exciting, but it also starts a series of important deadlines, documents and decisions.

Download the Under Contract~Now What? Buyer Checklist to keep track of the major steps from accepted offer through closing day.

Know what to expect. Know what to ask. Know what comes next.

Your checklist will be delivered by email. No pressure and no confusing jargon. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

WHAT THE CHECKLIST HELPS YOU TRACK

Use the checklist to stay organized throughout the most deadline-sensitive part of buying a home.

You’ll receive guidance for tracking:

  • Contract dates and important deadlines
  • Earnest money delivery
  • Home inspection and specialized inspections
  • Lender documents and mortgage milestones
  • Appraisal and title work
  • Homeowners insurance
  • Closing costs and funds needed for settlement
  • Final walkthrough
  • Closing-day preparation
  • Financial changes to avoid before closing

Once Your Under Contract~Now What? Buyer Checklist is on its way.

It should arrive within a few minutes. If you do not see it, check your spam, promotions or junk folder.

While you wait, you can read:

My Offer Was Accepted. What Happens Next?

WHAT’S INSIDE

The downloadable checklist includes: 

Immediately After Your Offer Is Accepted: Confirming the ratified contract, Recording important dates, Delivering the earnest money deposit, Sharing the contract with the appropriate professionals.

Inspections and Due Diligence: Scheduling the general home inspection, Considering specialized inspections, Recording inspection deadlines, Tracking repair negotiations and agreed-upon work.

Financing and Appraisal: Responding to lender document requests, Tracking loan milestones, Preparing for the appraisal, Avoiding financial changes before closing

Title, Insurance and Closing Preparation: Reviewing title and association documents, Obtaining homeowners insurance, Reviewing the Closing Disclosure, Confirming funds and wiring instructions securely

Final Walkthrough and Closing Day: Reviewing agreed-upon repairs, Checking the property’s condition,

Preparing required identification and documents

Recording utility, key and possession information

CREATED FOR BUYERS IN MARYLAND, DC, VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA

The broad stages of buying a home are similar, but contracts, deadlines, disclosures and closing practices can vary by jurisdiction and transaction.

This checklist helps you organize the process while leaving room to record the specific dates and requirements provided by your real estate agent, lender and settlement professional.

Important: The checklist provides general educational information. It does not replace your contract or professional legal, financial, tax or insurance advice.

Guidance From Both Sides of the Homebuying Process

Jane Huelle is a REALTOR® and Mortgage Loan Officer serving buyers throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Her approach combines practical real estate guidance with an understanding of the mortgage process, helping buyers ask better questions and move forward with confidence.

A Home Changes Everything.

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The Noble Team at eXp Realty

A Home Changes Everything.

Serving homebuyers and homeowners throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

This resource is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal, tax, financial or insurance advice. Contract terms, transaction procedures, loan requirements and program eligibility vary according to the buyer, property, financing and jurisdiction. Consult the appropriate licensed professionals regarding your circumstances.

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