10 Steps to Buying a Home in Central Florida

10 critical steps to buying a home in Orlando, including the Florida Hometown Heroes down-payment assistance program.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Initial Consultation & Goal Setting
2
Mortgage Pre-Approval for Florida Hometown Heroes or Conventional loans
3
Define Your Ideal Neighborhood & Home Criteria
4
Automated & Manual Property Search
5
Home Tours & Market Strategy
6
Drafting & Submitting Competitive Offers
7
Contract Execution & Escrow Deposit
8
Home Inspection & Repair Negotiation
9
Appraisal, Insurance & Mortgage Commitment
10
Final Walkthrough & Closing Day

Process Timeline

Phase 1

Preparation

Planning, documentation, and initial consultation.

Phase 2

Active Market

Execution of the search or marketing strategy.

Phase 3

Success/Close

Finalizing legal and financial requirements.

Expert Advice

Learn about the Hometown Heroes down-payment assistance program and other Florida-specific first-time-buyer incentives.
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