Las Vegas Home Buying Schedule
Interview Process - Select The Hildreth Barnhill Team your Las Vegas Realtor group and establish a committed relationship.
Initial Consultation - As you Las Vegas Realtor we will evaluate your needs, wants, and financial resources.
Lender Referrals - Determine your loan qualification and Las Vegas home purchase price range.
Las Vegas Home Shopping - View Las Vegas homes fitting our criteria.
Las Vegas Home Selection & Offer to Purchase - As your Las Vegas Realtor we will draft a Purchase Agreement, advising you on customary practices, protective contingencies, and local regulations.
Earnest Money Deposit - You will need to provide from 1%-3% of the purchase price (the deposit is not cashed until your offer has been accepted by the seller).
Presentation to Offer - As your Las Vegas Realtor we will present your offer to the seller and the seller's agent.
Acceptance or Negotiation - The seller has three options: Accept the offer, give a counter offer, or reject the offer.As your Las Vegas Realtor we will negotiate on your behalf in reaching a final agreement.
Open Escrow - When the Purchase Agreement is accepted and signed by all parties, your escrow will be opened. At this time, your earnest money will be deposited. The escrow or title company will receive and disburse all funds associated with your transaction.
Contingency Period - This is the time allowed per your Purchase Agreement to obtain financing, perform inspections, and satisfy any other contingencies to which your purchase is subject.
Typical contingencies include:
- Approval of Seller's transfer Disclosure Statement
- Approval of the Preliminary Title Report
- Loan approval, including an appraisal of the property
- Pest inspection and certification
- Physical inspections of the property
Homeowner's Insurance - You should coordinate between your insurance and escrow company to make sure your policy is in effect at the close of escrow.
Down Payment Funds - You will need a cashier's check or money wire transfer prior to the closing date of escrow.
Close of Escrow - When all conditions of the Purchase Agreement have been met, you will sign your loan documents and closing papers. You will deposit the balance of your down payment and closing costs to escrow and your lender will fund the balance of the purchase price. The deed will then be recorded at the county Recorder's office and the keys to your new Las Vegas home will be delivered to you by your Las Vegas real estate agent.
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