Hi-Quality Buyer Services
Home Buyers
Let us help you buy you a dream home.
Start Your Home Buying Journey
We love the Middle Tennessee culture and so will you! If you are a first-time home buyer or a current homeowner looking to make a change, The Eddie Cox Team is here to guide you through the home buying process from start to finish. We won’t lie – the process can be stressful, but we are here as your trusted partner. Our proven buying strategies will save you time and money.
Rely on our experience! Not only will you be matched with properties you can afford, but we will help you overcome any setbacks and aggressively negotiate the lowest sale price possible for your dream
home.
Process
SECURING YOUR FINANCES
Having financing prior to looking for a home is very important! To get started you will need a great lender that is going to work for you and get you a deal on your loan.
APPLY FOR A MORTGAGE
When applying for a mortgage just know everything you put on your application will be looked at by a underwriter. The underwriter will want you to provide documentation to verify that everything you have on your application is correct. After filling out your application ask your lender what documentation is needed to receive a Pre-Approval. Keep in mind receiving a Pre-Approval without submitting the required documents to your lender increases your risk of financial fall through. It is best to go ahead and knock everything out up front. Your realtor will be able to use the “all documentation has been submitted and verified” tactic to get you a better deal and let the seller know your a serious buyer.
TIME TO GO HOUSE SHOPPING
After receiving your Pre-Approval letter it is time to go house shopping! Your realtor will work to find you a great deal on a property! Having a competitive realtor in this market is highly important as he/she will negotiate the pricing, closing cost credits, repairs, inspection periods, and other terms on your behalf.
HAVE THE PROPERTY INSPECTED
Inspections are absolutely important when purchasing a new home! Inspections are started after going under contract with your new home. No realtor will ever advise you to waive this! You want to make sure the home is good to go before moving forward. Your home is an asset and should be treated as such. Your realtor will recommend a home inspector and any other professional services that you seek to vet your new home. Keep in mind when purchasing a home that is not new construction there will be normal wear and tear which is expected. Focus on the majors like roof, crawlspace, structure, HVAC, plumbing, etc. For any questions regarding the inspection period please refer to your realtor.
CLOSE, MOVE INTO YOUR NEW HOME
This is the light at the end of the tunnel! Once the inspections are done, all underwriting for your loan has been completed, the appraisal is good then you move forward for clear to close! This means your loan processor will get your closing docs finalized to go to the title company and your realtor will schedule a closing time for you to come in to meet the title attorney at the title company and sign the paperwork needed to close and take ownership of your new home.