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The Utah Home-Buying Process: Step One
Where buying a home in Utah begins: a short look at the first step, so you start on the right foot.
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Buyer Academy
Short, plain-English videos that take you through buying a home in Utah, from the very first step to closing day.
17 videos · about 22 minutes
01 Getting Started3 videos
02 Financing2 videos
03 Finding Your Home2 videos
04 Making an Offer2 videos
05 Under Contract4 videos
06 Closing3 videos
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Learn it in 6 short steps.
Watch in order or jump to the step you’re on. Most videos run about a minute.
01
Step 1 of 6
Getting Started
Know the road ahead before you start.
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3:57Step 1 · 3:57
Your Utah Home-Buying Guide
A big-picture walkthrough of buying a home in Utah. A good place to start if you want the whole journey in one video.
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Why Work With a Buyer’s Agent
What a buyer’s agent does for you, and why having one on your side matters when you buy in Utah.
02
Step 2 of 6
Financing
Get your money ready before you shop.
0:36Step 2 · 0:36
The Power of Pre-Approval
Why getting pre-approved for a loan matters, and how it puts you in a stronger position when you buy.
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Home-Buying Costs: How Much Do You Need Down?
A plain look at the costs of buying a home in Utah, including how much money you may need for a down payment.
03
Step 3 of 6
Finding Your Home
Pick the place, then the house.
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Where Should You Live in Utah?
Help thinking through where in Utah to buy, so your next home fits the way you live.
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How to Find the Right Home
How to narrow your search and find the home that’s right for you when buying in Utah.
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04
Step 4 of 6
Making an Offer
Ready when you find the one.
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Making an Offer
What goes into making an offer on a home in Utah, so you’re ready to move when the right one comes along.
0:47Step 4 · 0:47
What Is Earnest Money?
Earnest money in plain English: what it is and why it comes up when you buy a home in Utah.
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Step 5 of 6
Under Contract
Inspections, disclosures and the appraisal.
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Home Inspections & Due Diligence
What home inspections and due diligence are, and why they matter before your purchase moves forward.
1:16Step 5 · 1:16
Seller Disclosures
What seller disclosures are and why they deserve a careful read when you buy a home in Utah.
1:18Step 5 · 1:18
Buying a Home With an HOA
What to know when the home you want is part of a homeowners association (HOA) in Utah.
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The Appraisal, Broken Down
A breakdown of the home appraisal: what it is and where it fits in your purchase.
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Step 6 of 6
Closing
The last stretch, and the keys.
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Title, Closing & Wire Fraud
How title and closing work, plus a warning about wire fraud so your money stays safe on the way to closing.
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Closing Day
What to expect on closing day, when the home becomes yours.
1:21Step 6 · 1:21
Don’t Do These Things Before Closing
The mistakes to avoid before closing, so nothing puts your purchase at risk.
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