THE BUYING PROCESS
From figuring out your budget to getting the keys.
There are a lot of moving parts when buying a home. We’ll help you understand what comes next, where you have options and what decisions need to be made along the way.
01
GET PREPARED
Budget, financing + pre-approval
02
DEFINE WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
Location, home type + priorities
03
SEARCH + TOUR
Compare homes + narrow down what fits
04
MAKE AN OFFER
Price, terms + negotiation
05
DUE DILIGENCE
Inspections, appraisal + next steps
06
FINALIZE FINANCING
Loan approval + final documentation
07
CLOSING
Final walkthrough, signing + keys
FREE BUYER TOOL
Know your numbers before you start looking.
Buying a home involves more than the purchase price. Our free Home Buying Budget Helper helps you organize your budget and think through the upfront and ongoing costs of homeownership.
Monthly budget • Upfront costs • Down payment • Ongoing expenses
No email required. Make a copy and make it yours.
Third-party lending resource. House & Land Real Estate is not a mortgage lender.
LOCAL EXPERIANCE
The right home is only part of the decision.
Where you buy matters, too. Our team works throughout the Lehigh Valley and Bucks County and brings firsthand knowledge of the communities, neighborhoods and local market into your search.
KNOW THE AREA
UNDERSTAND THE MARKET
WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS
Local insight to help you understand communities, neighborhoods and what matters to you.
Straightforward guidance on pricing, competition and what we're seeing in the market right now.
Clear guidance when it’s time to compare homes, consider the tradeoffs and decide what feels right for you.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Have questions about buying a home?
Whether you're ready to start your search or just want to understand your options, we're here to help.