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Guide · Six Steps

Buying a home

  1. 01Deciding to BuyStep one of buying a home in Bellingham with Buse Agency: getting clear on why you are buying and whether the money works.
  2. 02Preparing to BuyWhat to get in order before you shop for a home in Bellingham: your financial paperwork, a credit check with a lender, and steady finances.
  3. 03Choose a Real Estate AgentWhat to ask when you choose a buyer's agent in Bellingham, and what Washington's buyer brokerage agreement means for you.
  4. 04Time to go shoppingHow the home search works with Buse Agency in Bellingham: getting to know neighborhoods, touring a short list, and writing an offer.
  5. 05Escrow inspections & appraisalsWhat happens between a signed offer and closing when you buy in Bellingham: earnest money, escrow and title, inspections, the appraisal and insurance.
  6. 06Moving InWhat closing looks like for a buyer in Bellingham: the final walkthrough, signing at escrow, wiring funds safely, utilities and getting your keys.