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Buying a House Checklist

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From pre-approval to keys. This free buying a house checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
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What's on the list

  • Check credit reports
  • Save 3-6 months expenses
  • Get mortgage pre-approval
  • Choose a real estate agent
  • Define must-haves and nice-to-haves
  • Tour homes
  • Make an offer
  • Negotiate counter-offer
  • Earnest money deposit
  • Schedule home inspection
  • Review inspection report
  • Negotiate repairs
  • Order appraisal
  • Lock interest rate
  • Buy home insurance
  • Final walkthrough
  • Wire closing funds (verify by phone)
  • Sign closing documents
  • Get keys
  • Change locks day one

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