Buying or Selling a Home/house

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Question
What exactly must you do to get a house?

Answer
Hi Henry,

That is quite an extensive question.  Here are the basics:

Get preapproved for a home loan
Save up the down payment required by your home loan company
Hire a Realtor
Search for homes
Put in an offer and a 3% deposit
Escrow is hired
Perform inspections on the home
Secure your loan
Escrow is funded
The title is recorded at the county clerk's office
You move in.

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Lori Frankfort

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I can answer questions pertaining to buying or selling single-family residences in Southern California.

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I am a licensed Real Estate Broker, Realtor, and Accredited Buyer's Representative.

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National Association of Realtors, Beverly Hills / Greater Los Angeles Assocation of Realtors

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Broker's license

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