{"id":8267,"date":"2021-11-09T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=8267"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:12:26","slug":"buy-house-without-realtor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/buy-house-without-realtor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a House Without a Realtor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buying a home and moving in<\/a> is a big step for many families. You want to be sure that you’re choosing the right property, moving through the home buying process correctly, and taking care of everything related to your new home, from filing all the right paperwork to correctly reviewing the reports from your home inspection. Most people rely on a real estate agent to help them find the ideal property. Sometimes, however, people choose not to work with a realtor on the home buying process. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to buy a house without a realtor.<\/p>\n

Follow These 13 Steps to Buy a House Without a Realtor<\/h2>\n
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  1. Get preapproved for a mortgage<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Create a picture of your ideal property<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Research the neighborhood you’re considering<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Hire a real estate lawyer<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Find your new home<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Get the seller disclosures<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Research the market<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Make an offer<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Schedule a home inspection<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Formally apply for your mortgage loan<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Choose a title company<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Finalize negotiations<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Closing Day!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why Would You Want to Buy a House Without a Realtor?<\/h2>\n

    Many people, especially experienced homeowners, often feel as though they can handle the home buying process without additional help from a realtor. Instead of hiring a buyer’s agent to guide them through the process, they decide to take it on themselves. You might choose to buy a house without a realtor if:<\/p>\n