Buyer’s Guide

A STEP-BY-STEP FIRST TIME BUYER’S GUIDE

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by your agent will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.

STEP 1: WELCOME & EDUCATION

Benefits of buying a new Construction home: The most significant benefit of using a realtor to buy a new construction home is having an advocate who represents you and your best interests.

STEP 2: EXPLORE NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITIES

Check out communities of New Construction home Homes: https://www.showingnew.com/yosefbuilds

STEP 3: LEARN ABOUT BUILDERS & INCENTIVES

View profiles of local builders with ratings, past projects, and incentives.
Blog or video content : https://youtu.be/4FupUGwKLEI

STEP 4: SCHEDULE A REALTOR CONSULTATION

Online booking system for a free consultation with a realtor.
Disclose the following to the Realtor : budget, desired location, move-in timeline, must-have features.
Option for virtual or in-person meeting.

STEP 5: YOUR MODEL HOMES & COMMUNITIES

Checklist download: “What to Look for in a Model Home.”

STEP 6: FINANCING & MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL

Partnership with preferred lenders or mortgage calculators.
Step-by-step pre-approval guidance.
Secure document upload portal for mortgage paperwork.

STEP 7: PERSONALIZE & SELECT HOME

Floor plan customization tool (choose layout, finishes, upgrades).
Cost estimator for upgrades vs. builder standard features.
Realtor guidance on choosing upgrades that maximize resale value.

STEP 8: CONTRACTS & NEGOTIATION

Clear breakdown of the builder contract process.
Realtor role explained: negotiating upgrades, warranties, and closing costs.
Digital signing integration (DocuSign or similar).

STEP 9: CLOSING & MOVE-IN SUPPORT

Step-by-step timeline from contract to closing.
Final walkthrough checklist.
Resource hub: movers, home warranty, utilities setup, post-closing realtor support.
Post-move survey to gather client feedback.

STEP 10: FINISH PAPERWORK

No one looks forward to all the paperwork involved in buying a home, but it’s a necessary part of the process. Fortunately, everything will be arranged by your lender and title company and, when you’re finished, you’ll know you are the legal owner of your new home.

CONGRATULATIONS!

After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house. It may take a few days for your loan to be funded once the paperwork has been returned to the lender, but once that check is delivered to the seller, you’ll be all set to move into the home of your dreams.

Work With Yosef

If you are interested in buying or selling property in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida, please reach out to me any time! I would be honored to help you in any way.

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ADDRESS

13034 Western Ave,
Blue Island, IL 60406

CONTACT

johnnie.young@exprealty.com
(754) 241-7755