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steps in a transaction

 
 


There are a number of steps in a real estate transaction.  Each transaction is subtly different and will require unique processes to be followed.  The table below covers most of the common steps in the home buying process

 
     
 
Buyer Seller Task
  X List home - Realtor performs market analysis for home - Realtor and client determine repairs or improvements to improve price or salability of the home - Realtor and client set price for home
  X Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) Filled out
  X Clue Report ordered
X   Make offer to purchase home
Contract includes
 - Purchase Contract
 - Agency Disclosure
 - Notice and Disclosure Regarding Mold
 - Home Inspection Disclosure
 - Applicable addendums as needed
   - Assumption & Carryback Addendum
   - Buyers Contingency Addendum
   - Domestic Well Addendum
   - Specific HUD Form Addendums
   - HOA Addendum
   - Lead Based Paint disclosure
   - Additional Clause Addendums
   - On-site Wastewater treatment Facility Addendum
   - Foreclosure Addendums
   - Other Addendums
X   Loan Status Report (LSR) received
X X Negotiation and Counter offer(s)
X X Mutual Acceptance of Purchase Contract
  X Earnest monies deposited to escrow
X   Buyer to apply for Homeowners Insurance
  X SPDS Delivered to Buyer
  X CLUE Report received
X   Clue Report delivered to buyer
  X HOA documents ordered
X   Appraisal Ordered
X   Inspections scheduled (if desired)
     - General Home Inspection
     - Pool Inspection
     - Termite Inspection
     - Mold Inspection
X   Homeowner insurance policy quote received by buyer
X   Homeowner insurance policy quote received by Loan Officer
X   HOA documents received and accepted by Buyer
X X Receipt of Title Commitment/Sch. B:
X   Inspections completed (if desired)
      - General Home Inspection
      - Pool Inspection
      - Termite Inspection
      - Mold Inspection
X   Repair estimates received (if needed)
X X Septic/Alternative System certified (if needed)
X   Buyers Inspection Notice & Sellers Response (BINSR) filled out by Buyers and submitted to Seller
  X Sellers response to BINSR
  X Repairs completed (if needed)
X   Deadline for Buyer disapproval of Home
X   Appraisal Received
X   Deadline to cancel based on Appraisal
X   Deadline to cancel based on failure of Buyer to qualify for the loan
X   Loan Status Updates (LSU) received
X   Loan documents delivered to title
  X Seller to signs title documents
X   Buyer signs title and loan documents
X   Buyers Final Walkthrough
X   Loan funds
X   Home Warranty placed on property
X   Sale & Loan recorded
X X Keys delivered
 
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