First-Time Home Buyer Steps Checklist by Brad Jordan

Buying your first home is a sequence. Work through it in order and you won't miss a step.

• Set your monthly comfort zone — not just what a lender says you can borrow

• Gather documents for pre-approval: pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, and ID

• Get pre-approved and understand your down payment and closing-cost options

• Define your must-haves vs. nice-to-haves (beds, baths, location, commute, schools)

• Start your home search and tour with the Home Showing Checklist

• When you're ready, review the offer terms: price, contingencies, and deadlines

• Schedule the home inspection and review the report carefully

• Complete the appraisal and finalize your loan

• Do a final walkthrough before closing

• Close, get your keys, and use the New Homeowner First-Week Checklist

Call or text Brad Jordan at 734-223-8725 for a no-pressure first-buyer walkthrough.