Our Buyers Resources section will walk you through the 10 Steps of the home buying process. You will gain valuable insight on what to expect during each phase as well as what is required from you as the buyer. Links to our Information Center will offer even further information with calculators and tools for your home search.

Needs Analysis

Preapproval vs. Prequalification

Neighborhood Information

Home Search

Making An Offer

Negotiating To Buy

Vendor Coordination

Pre-Close Preparation

Closing

Post-Closing

Needs Analysis Why do you want to buy a home? Our "Needs Analysis" section will help you determine exactly what you will want in your new home.

Preapproval vs. Prequalification Investigate the differences between the two and find out which one is better. While you're here, lookup today's interest rates for your area.

Neighborhood Information Find out more about the neighborhoods that you are thinking of moving to. Our helpful tools allow you to compare communities on multiple levels.

Home Search Search our database of homes for sale in your area or search the local real estate association for homes. Want to receive an email when a home that meets your needs becomes available? Sign-up for the "My Long & Foster®" automated email service.

Making An Offer Learn what needs to be included in your written offer.

Negotiating To Buy What can you expect to negotiate? This section will layout a few of the more common items that you may negotiate.

Vendor Coordination Learn more about what needs to happen after your offer has been accepted. Order an inspection of the home online!

Pre-Close Preparation This section explains what has to happen in order for the upcoming closing on the property to go smoothly.

Closing Prepare for the closing on your home. Learn what you will need to bring to the closing.

Post-Closing Coordinate the local services you need for your new home online.