Buyers

If you are a potential Pearland home buyer, here are some local and industry focused resources tailored to buyers in Pearland and Friendswood Texas.

Finding The Right Home

Find your New Home in Pearland!

The home buying process can be a complicated process, so if you want professional assistance then Pearland Realtor Kathy Kipp can provide you with steady guidance and to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality. Click here to request a list  of properties that meet your criteria and keep it updated as new listings are put on the market.

The Steps To Buying A Home

While you’re in the process of buying a home, it is  key for you to take some simple steps and do some self assessment to make sure that your new home not only fits your wants and desires but also fits your needs and budget especially if you’re a first time home buyer. Before you start your home search, sit down and write out a list of the features and amenities that will work best for you and your family.

You're not alone! Kathy can help you through the home buying process

Get online, and identify all of the possible different locations that could work for you. Consult with your real estate agent, to get a local perspective on the upsides and downsides of various communities, neighborhoods and cities that are in consideration. Set aside enough time for you to get out to prospective properties, and get a feel for the areas where those homes are listed.

Then get down to it, and either through searches or through your agent identify a home or property you’d like to check out. Be sure to bring a notepad, and a checklist of things you’d like to see. Once you’ve looked over your choices, reviewed your financial situation and consulted your agent, then you can make an offer, and then the negotiation and paperwork begins!

Don’t Get Lost In The Paper Shuffle

You should gather together your personal documentation to present for your loan application. Click here for a Mortgage Checklist to guide you with your documentation.  Once you have chosen your loan officer, he or she can advise you as to which type of loan works best for your financial situation. You will want to ask for a Good Faith Settlement Estimate to understand the costs involved in getting a mortgage. Sound like it’s a lot to keep track of, well that’s where a good real estate agent can keep you on track, right on through closing and moving in to your new home!