Buying a Home With AlaHomes

Your home search should begin with your goals. AlaHomes can help you understand the process, explore properties, and prepare for the decisions ahead.

1. Tell Us What You Are Looking For

Discuss your preferred location, budget, property needs, and timeline with an AlaHomes agent.

2. Understand Representation and Compensation

Before touring homes with an AlaHomes agent, we will discuss the appropriate written buyer agreement. It explains the services provided, the agreement’s terms, and how the brokerage will be compensated. Brokerage compensation is negotiable. Depending on the agreement and transaction, compensation may come from the buyer, the seller, or more than one source. Ask your agent to explain your obligations before signing.

3. Explore Financing and Your Budget

If you plan to finance your purchase, speak with a lender about preapproval and estimated costs. Consider your down payment, closing costs, insurance, taxes, and ongoing ownership expenses when setting your budget.

4. Search for Properties

Review homes that match your priorities. Tell your agent which features are essential and where you have flexibility.

5. Tour and Compare

Visit properties and compare condition, layout, location, and other details important to you. Use official sources to research schools, zoning, municipal services, and other community information.

6. Prepare an Offer

Your agent can help you consider price, contingencies, proposed dates, and other terms. Your decisions should reflect both the property and your circumstances.

7. Complete Inspections and Due Diligence

Arrange appropriate inspections and review findings within the deadlines in your contract. Discuss questions with the relevant inspector or specialist.

8. Work Toward Financing and Closing

Stay in contact with your lender and closing professionals. Respond promptly to requests and track the deadlines that apply to your transaction.

9. Review the Property and Closing Information

Coordinate any agreed final walkthrough and review your closing documents and estimated expenses. Ask questions about items you do not understand.

10. Complete Your Purchase

Your closing professionals will guide you through the documents and remaining steps required to complete the transaction.

Ready to Start Looking?

Call (256) 368-9008 or email Sales@AlaHomes.com.