# 8 Steps to Buying a Home in Texas | The Inman Group URL: https://theinmangroup.com/resources > A step-by-step North Texas buyer guide, from pre-approval to keys, for first homes through ranches. Most purchases close 30-45 days after an accepted offer. Resources ## Buying, Made Simple A Step-By-Step Guide For Every Buyer — From Starter Homes To Ranches Start Here ### The Buyer’s Guide You don’t need to know everything about real estate to buy well — you need a clear process and someone in your corner. Here are the eight steps of every purchase we guide, whether it’s your first home or your fifth. Step By Step ### From Search To Keys Most purchases take 30–45 days from accepted offer to closing. We handle the paperwork, deadlines, and negotiation — you focus on finding the right home. Step 1 #### Get Pre-Approved Before you shop, talk to a lender. A pre-approval letter tells you exactly what you can afford, strengthens any offer you make, and takes the guesswork out of your search. It usually takes a day or two and costs nothing. Step 2 #### Define Your Must-Haves Location, bedrooms, commute, schools, yard — make two lists: what you need and what would be nice. Whether it's a starter home or acreage, knowing your non-negotiables saves weeks of looking at the wrong properties. Step 3 #### Partner With Your Agent In Texas, buyer representation typically costs you nothing out of pocket. We set up a tailored MLS search, preview properties for you, and flag issues you might not see — before you fall in love with the wrong house. Step 4 #### Tour Homes We schedule showings around your life. Take photos, take notes, and don't be afraid to visit a favorite twice — once during the day and once in evening traffic. The right home usually announces itself. Step 5 #### Make A Smart Offer We pull comparable sales, weigh days on market, and structure an offer that competes without overpaying. Price matters, but so do terms — option period, closing date, and earnest money can win a deal. Step 6 #### Inspect & Negotiate Your option period is your safety net. A licensed inspector examines the home top to bottom, and we negotiate repairs or credits for anything significant. If a deal isn't right, this is where you can walk away. Step 7 #### Appraisal & Financing Your lender orders an appraisal to confirm the home's value, then finalizes your loan. We keep the file moving, respond to underwriter requests, and protect your closing date. Step 8 #### Close & Get The Keys A final walk-through confirms the home is as agreed, then you sign at the title company. Funding usually happens the same day — and the keys are yours. Welcome home. 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