{"id":27541,"date":"2024-04-02T12:22:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=27541"},"modified":"2024-04-02T12:22:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:22:23","slug":"what-to-expect-when-buying-a-quick-move-in-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-when-buying-a-quick-move-in-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When Buying a Quick Move-in Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying a home can be one of the most important purchases in your lifetime, so it\u2019s important to know what to expect out of the process! If you\u2019re looking to move on a shorter timeline, you might consider a quick move-in home. This option allows you to purchase a brand-new home that\u2019s either near completion or move-in ready. But how does the process for buying a quick move-in home differ from building from the ground up? Keep reading for the answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why buy a quick move-in home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you may be wondering about the other advantages of purchasing one of these homes. Benefits can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to possibly tour the exact home before buying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixtures and finishes carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/2163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">curated<\/a> by our professional design team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less time for interest rates to fluctuate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier to make a moving plan, hire professionals, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to buying a quick move-in home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While exact timelines can\u2019t be guaranteed, our quick move-in homes can often close within 60 days. So, what happens before, during and after that time? Here\u2019s a general idea of what the process could look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You assess your budget and determine your search criteria. <\/strong>After you\u2019ve determined how much you can spend on housing expenses each month, it\u2019s important to make a wish list of everything you\u2019d like your new home and community to have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You speak with a mortgage professional and get <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/pre-qualifying-for-a-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>pre-qualified<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> This is a useful step for any homebuyer, whether you\u2019re buying new or resale. Prequalification can help you have a better understanding of how much house you can afford and what your loan options look like, as well as save you time and offer a greater peace of mind in the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You start shopping! <\/strong>This is the fun part, but narrowing down neighborhoods and floor plans may seem intimidating at first. If you need a hand, our local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/2031\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Home Specialists<\/a> are there to help make your shopping a whole lot easier by pinpointing options that fit your criteria and scheduling home tours. When buying a quick move-in home, you may even have the chance to tour the exact home you\u2019re interested in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You go under contract. <\/strong>Once you\u2019ve found your dream home, it\u2019s time to sign on the dotted line! Then begins the process of arranging financing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/home-insurance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home insurance<\/a>, then starting to pack. For tips on how to pack for a quick move, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/packing-tips-for-a-quick-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your home will be completed (if not already complete). <\/strong>One compelling benefit of buying a quick move-in home is the fact that you can receive a brand-new house on a resale timeline. Your home may already be complete when you sign your contract, or it might be finished soon after.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You go through your final walkthrough, home orientation and closing. <\/strong>Your Home Care Specialist will walk you through your new home, answering any final questions you may have. When it comes time for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/infographic-closing-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closing appointment<\/a>,don\u2019t forget to bring all necessary documents, which may include your ID, a copy of your home insurance policy and your closing funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You receive post-closing support. <\/strong>When you purchase a quick move-in home from Richmond American, our relationship doesn\u2019t just end at closing! You\u2019ll continue receiving support from us in the form of follow-up check-ins and taking care of warranty service requests you might have.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note! <\/strong>Our financing and insurance affiliates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanhomeinsurance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Home Insurance Agency, Inc<\/a>. (AHI) and <a href=\"\/\/www.homeamericanmortgage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation<\/a> (HMC), have agents that are well-versed in Richmond American homes and ready to help streamline the purchasing process for buyers who choose to use AHI or HMC. For more information, please visit their websites or give them a call at <a href=\"tel:+17205282236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">720.528.2236<\/a> for AHI and <a href=\"tel:+18664007126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">866.400.7126<\/a> for HMC<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cross-sell\">\n  <div class=\"cs-content-new\">\n     <div class=\"u-width-30 cs-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/2158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-img u-width-100 cs-guide-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/content\/globalmedia\/media-56968.webp\" alt=\"Buying a new home on a quick timeline guide.\"><\/a>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"u-width-70 cs-content\">    \n       <h4>Is it possible to buy new construction and move soon?<\/h4>\n       <p>Our free guide walks you through the process of buying a quick move-in home. You may not want to wait to watch a home be built when you have this option.<\/p>\n       <p class=\"m-top-40\"><a class=\"btn-rah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/2158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View guide<\/a><\/p>\n     <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a home can be one of the most important purchases in your lifetime, so it\u2019s important to know what to expect out of the process! If you\u2019re looking to move on a shorter timeline, you might consider a quick move-in home. This option allows you to purchase a brand-new home that\u2019s either near completion or move-in ready. But how does the process for buying a quick move-in home differ from building from the ground up? 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