Now that you have narrowed down your home search it is time to pick the best home you want to move in.

Work with a CGRI agent or broker to make an offer, negotiate for best price and reach contract.

This is an important step so your agent or broker will help you to reach a contract. You will also need an attorney.

A contract is a voluntary agreement between legally competent parties to perform or refrain from performing some legal act, supported by legal consideration.

The Purchase Contract is the legally binding agreement between the buyer (called the "Purchaser" in contract terms) and the seller. The buyer agrees to pay a certain amount of money to buy the house if certain things are done. The seller agrees to sell the house for that same amount of money if certain things are done.

Those "things" that need to be done are called "contingencies". If a contingency is not met, then, according to the contract, the sale of the house is called off and everyone can walk away legally without any complication of breach of contract.

• Step 1: Get in touch.
  Establish a relationship with your broker/agent.
• Step 2: determine your potential.
  Find out how much you can afford.
• Step 3: Get Pre-Qualified.
  Become the preferred buyer.
• Step 4: Describe your needs
  Determine what you are looking for.
• Step 5: Visit potential homes.
  See the selected homes of your choice.
• Step 6: Select your home.
  Narrow down your search and pick your dream home.
• Step 7: Ratify your contract
  Taking the big step and getting contract ready.
• Step 8: Settlement and walk-through.
  Closing the deal.
• Step 9: Arrange your losgistics.
  Get organized to move to your new home.
• Step 10: Moving in.
  The big day! Congratulation!