Home Buying Made Easy: Your Step-By-Step Roadmap

By Gregg Tepper

I have been married to my wonderful wife Letha for 27 years. We have 3 children: Max, Alexander and Charlotte. I have been a licensed Realtor in the New Orleans area for 17 years and am the Operator of The Tepper Group with Keller Williams Realty in Mandeville. Our team services the entire New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas. Our team of partners has over 40 years of experience. We helped 141 families buy, sell or lease in 2022.

Are you embarking on the exciting journey of buying a new home? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, the process of acquiring a property can be both thrilling and daunting. To navigate this intricate terrain with confidence, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the steps involved and the decisions you’ll need to make along the way. Today, I’m sharing a comprehensive guide that will take you through the six fundamental steps of buying a home and break down each stage into manageable and understandable segments.

Feel free to watch the full video or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure:

0:00 — Introduction

0:22 — Determine how you’ll pay for your dream home

2:16 — Search for your dream home

3:54 — Make an offer and negotiate the terms 

4:50 — Get a home inspection and an appraisal

6:01 — You may have to deal with loan underwriters

7:11 — Ensure the title is clear 

8:11 — Sign the documents

8:24 — Move into the house

If you have any questions about the home-buying process or need help with your real estate goals, call or email me. I’m happy to help.