Buyer Information

So you’ve decided to purchase property.  You may be looking at houses, new construction, farms, acreage, residential or commercial lots, or commercial buildings to just name a few types of property.  Whatever your need, you have come to the right website, FSBO Desoto Homes, to get started in your search for the property you are looking for.  Search properties by price or search open houses.  If you want to narrow your search use our search form. You may also want to search by city (Hernando, Horn Lake, Lake Cormorant, Mineral Wells, Nesbit, Olive Branch, Pleasant Hill, Southaven, and Walls to name a few) within Desoto County.

Information To Remember When Purchasing Property/Homes

• Obtain financing – Being pre-approved early in the property buying process can make the difference between getting the property of your choice and losing it to a pre-qualified buyer.  It also gives you a clear idea of the price range you can afford.  Make an appointment with a local mortgage company or bank to start the process.  When making an appointment ask what documentation you will need to bring to the first meeting.
• Start your search – The first step in buying a home is finding the right house for you.  Start by entering search parameters on the search listings page in our website.  Some search parameters include; number of bathrooms, square footage, location, price, etc.  Be sure to contact the homeowner if you have any questions.
• Set up Showing – Make appointments to walk through the homes you’ve selected or visited during scheduled open houses.  Take notes on your likes and dislikes for each house.  This helps for later comparison and making decisions.  Don’t forget to drive around the neighborhood and check out the schools, shopping, parks, and traffic volume.  Ask the seller plenty of questions.
• Consider inspections – Prior to writing an offer is a good time to consider which inspections you would like to have done on the house.  Inspections to consider include, home inspection, termite and well/septic.  The inspections can be written into the Offer to Purchase as a contingency.  A home inspection should include the roof, attic, heating & cooling unit, plumbing and electrical systems, and the foundation.  Prices can range from $200 - $500  Be sure to ask.
• Final walk through – A final walk through can be arranged with the sellers a few days before your closing date.  This is an opportunity for you to walk through the house and verify all terms of the Offer to Purchase contract and inspections were met.  It’s also a good time to confirm the closing date and time with the seller.
• Closing – It’s important to stay in touch with the seller, your lender and your real estate attorney, right up to closing.  You’ll want to be sure all documentation is ready for the big day.  Review the closing costs with your lender and or attorney well before closing to avoid any last minute surprises. At closing you will sign the necessary paperwork and transfer keys.
• Move In – Discuss ahead of time with the seller and get the details in writing in your contract of when you will be able to start moving in.  Be sure to check out our FSBO Resources Page of service providers to help with your move and getting setup in your new home.

This was written as a helpful guide to buying your house/property and may not include all the information necessary to purchase your home or property.  If you have any questions regarding the purchase of your property, you may want to contact a real estate attorney.