Deciding To
Buy
Preparing
To BuyChoosing A
Real Estate
Agent Time to
Go Shopping
Inspections &
Appraisals
Moving In
Before you start shopping for your property, it is a good idea to make some preparations.
Build Your Green File.
A green file contains all your important financial documents. You will need it to secure financing for your property. The typical green file should contain:
- Financial statements
- Bank accounts
- Investments
- Credit cards
- Auto loans
- Recent pay stubs
- Copies of leases for investment properties
- Life insurance, stocks, bonds, and mutual account information.
Be Careful With Your Finances.
Now is not a good time to make sudden career changes or large purchases. You want to approach your property purchase from a position of financial stability.