Tad Navle1 minTen Commandments!The Ten Commandments of Buying a Home! Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job Thou shalt not buy a car, truck...
Tad Navle2 minWhat is an Appraisal?You may be wondering: “What is an appraisal anyway and when does it occur?” If you are, you aren’t alone. I get asked this question all...
Tad Navle1 minMoveEasy - Try it outOne of the hardest things about moving is changing all your utilities and mail service. This website offers you a one-stop option. You...
Tad Navle1 minHey! I Moved! Thank you for choosing Tad Sells Homes to achieve your goals! Here is a quick checklist of contacts to help you get started on letting...
Tad Navle2 minStep 23: Attending ClosingIt’s closing time! Generally, the parties make every effort to close at a location close to the property being purchased. If your...
Tad Navle3 minStep 22: Doing the Final Walk ThroughOnce you’ve received the Clear to Close, we’ll schedule the final walk through. This usually occurs the day before closing and is a...
Tad Navle1 minStep 21: Clear to Close - Whats that?Very soon we should receive what’s called the "Clear to Close" from your mortgage lender and underwriter. What does Clear to Close mean? ...
Tad Navle3 minStep 20: Time to get Your Down Payment ready!Now that we’re getting closer to your closing date, it’s time to get your down payment ready! Remember that in addition to the down...
Tad Navle1 minStep 19: Home Owners InsuranceOne of the things the mortgage underwriter will require you do at some point during the underwriting process is to set up Homeowner’s ...
Tad Navle1 minStep 18: Get Those Utilities Turned OnThis is one of those annoying tasks that no one thinks about doing ahead of time, but is crucial, especially if you want the TV and...
Tad Navle1 minStep 17: Time to Plan Your MoveNow that your earnest money has been dropped off and inspection period is done, it’s safe to hire movers and start packing! Call now to...
Tad Navle2 minStep 16: Appraisal TimeCongratulations! If you’ve gotten this far it means you’re past the inspection period. Now it’s time for the appraisal. What is the...
Tad Navle2 minStep 15: Reading the Condo DocumentsIf you’re buying a condo you will need to review and approve or disapprove the condominium documents. In the purchase and sale contract,...
Tad Navle3 minStep 14: Reading the Inspection ReportOnce the inspection report comes back, you need to review it thoroughly. Don’t be surprised if it’s 30 + pages long with more than 25...
Tad Navle3 minStep 13: What to Expect with an InspectionAttending the home inspection is one of the most important parts of buying a new home as it’s a huge financial investment with long-term...
Tad Navle2 minStep 12: Scheduling the Closing and your Move InNow that you have a mutually accepted contract, it’s important to schedule the closing on your calendar and arrange to take the day off...
Tad Navle1 minStep 11: Time to Stop SpendingThis is very important so please read and take heed! Your mortgage pre-approval was granted to you based on the amount of money you had...
Tad Navle1 minStep 10: Give Notice To Your LandlordIf you’re currently renting, you need to give notice to your landlord that you’re going to be moving out. In Washington, in most cases,...
Tad Navle1 minStep 9: Time to order the Home InspectionOnce we are at mutual acceptance it is time to schedule a home inspection asap. Ideally, the inspection should occur within the next 4-7...
Tad Navle2 minStep 8: Drop off Your Earnest Money CheckNow that your offer has been accepted by the seller and we have a mutually accepted contract, it’s time to drop off your earnest money...