buyers guide

BUYER’S GUIDE Where to start? A home purchase can seem like an overwhelming task. However, following these 8 steps can help keep you on track. GROOME & CO REALTORS wants to assist you in making a great choice and a wise investment in your future. 1







Finding a home The fun part: house-shopping! Utilize our website groomeco.com to see the latest homes, favoriting and sharing those with your agent to schedule appointments for a tour in person. Additionally, GROOME & CO agents often know of great off-market properties in your price range. Your GROOME & CO REALTOR will be able to get detailed information on properties you like. We will provide you with documents like the Tennessee Property Condition Disclosure, which by law, seller/owner occupants must provide that details the home’s history. Evaluate the facts: look at the age of major components like roofing and HVAC systems. Take as much time as you need, your GROOME & CO REALTOR will never rush you in selecting the right home. A wise fact-based decision is critical at this stage 5







Your closing day You are here…finally, the moment you have been waiting for… CLOSING! At closing, you will sign all of the documents needed to finalize the sale. There are many forms to sign and you can expect it to take about an hour to complete your closing. Pro Tip: Schedule your closing before noon. Much has to be done with these documents after you sign. Signing early means the sale will be processed sooner and you can get keys! Your GROOME & CO AGENT will coordinate this and give you the all-clear for possession. *Beware of wire fraud, discuss wire payments with your agent and title company. Pro Tip: Schedule utilities in advance to avoid a service gap! It’s a long journey from start to finish, but we will be here to help each step of the way. Homeownership is a great thing! 9