THE NWA WAY
Most real estate transactions in NWA follow the same basic sequence of events.
These steps are not always intuitive, nor are they similar to how real estate transactions are handled in other cities/states. Therefore, its important to familiarize yourself with how things are done specifically in Northwest Arkansas.
FOLLOW THE STEPS, IN ORDER
The #1 rookie mistake of first-time homebuyers is their desire to jump right into touring homes… lots and lots of homes.
Afterall, they’ve scoured online listings for months, tagged their favorites, and are excited to walk through in person.
But disappointment inevitably sets in when they discover home showings are reserved for buyers who have a pre-approval letter, have hired an agent, and have narrowed their search to approximately 5 homes.
The homebuying process should be fun, not disappointing, and the best way to ensure a happy home buying experience is to be educated, know what to expect, and adhere to the process.
Following these steps will increase your buying power, protect you from making mistakes, and save you a bit of frustration and/or embarrassment down the road.
So, order a latte, take a deep breath, and take some time to read through this buyers guide in its entirety. Review everything, from the documents you’ll be asked to produce and sign to what you’ll bring to the closing table.