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Buying a Home ~ 7 Steps to Buying a Home in Iowa City

The links below are to detailed articles on how the process works when you buy a home in the Iowa City area. There’s much more to buying a house than most buyers realize. There are a lot of moving parts that need to fall into place before you can close on the house you want to make your home. A successful move starts with a plan!

Step by Step Guide To Buying a Home

Action plan - Steps for buying a home

Step One: Getting Pre-approved

Step 2: Wants, Needs & Wishes List

Step 3: Finding the Right Home

Step 4: Writing An Offer

Step 5: Inspections and Repairs

Step 6: Preparing to Close

Step 7: Closing on Your New Home

Are you ready to work with a Realtor who will help you navigate the complexities of the real estate market, all the while looking out for you and your money? Expertise, support and care are just a phone call, text or email away. Call Denise now at 319-400-0268.

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