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Oklahoma Home Buyer’s Guide

Looking for a new home can be an emotional time. It is exciting to visit a variety of homes to find one that fits your lifestyle and budget. Yet it can also be a stressful time for inexperienced buyers. In my experience, the more familiar a buyer is with the home buying process, the less stressful and more enjoyable the experience will be.

I have put together a few tips on buying a home here in central Oklahoma. Click the links below to learn about each phase of the home buying process.

First Step

  • Renting vs. Buying Your Home
  • Getting Qualified to Buy a Home
  • Coming up with a Down Payment

Obtaining Financing

  • Basic Mortgage Questions
  • Types of Mortgages
  • Choosing a Lender
  • Understanding PMI
  • Get a Pre-Approval Letter

Finding A Home

  • Searching for Homes on MLS
  • Where do You Want to Live?
  • Search by School District
  • Going on Home Showings
  • Buying New Construction
  • Buying Foreclosure or Fixer-Upper
  • Buying a FSBO (for sale by owner)
  • How to Value a House

Buying A Home

  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Understanding the Home Buying Contracts
  • Home Warranties
  • Home Inspections
  • Making an Offer
  • How Appraisals Work

Closing On Your New Home

  • What Happens at Closing?
  • Title Insurance
  • Home Buyer’s Closing Costs
  • Homeowner’s Insurance
  • How Escrow Works
  • Deciphering the ALTA Buyer Net Statement
  • Moving In

You can also download this PDF version of the Oklahoma Home Buyer Guide or request a free copy mailed to you.

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About emily@weselloklahoma.com

Emily is a licensed Realtor, a professional graphic designer, and experienced motorcyclist. She also enjoys scuba diving, rock climbing, camping, hiking, brunching and movie watching. A true adrenaline junkie at heart, she's always on the lookout for the next adventure. Whether it's wind surfing in Mexico, swimming with sharks in Costa Rica, or building a camp fire in the back country of Oklahoma, she's always on the go.

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