Buying a new home is one of life’s peak moments, and we want to give you the best experience!
Whether you are starting from the ground up or getting the move-in ready advantage, we give every home buyer guidance, support, and inclusive experience every step of the way. Our dedicated team is here from the moment you choose your home to the moment we hand over the keys to your new home. We will keep you informed and updated on your home’s milestones.
Set Up a Time to Meet with the Chafin onsite agent:
If you are working with an agent, please bring them or their card with you before you register
If you haven’t already, contact the online specialist or onsite agent to set up an appointment: Call, Email or Online Chat – it’s fast! 470-269-3829
Inform them you are interested in a particular home, homesite, or floor plan
Get pre-qualified with Silverton Mortgage to secure a loan pre-approval
Review what is included in the home
Review what options and features you can add to the home
Review the contract for thoroughness and accuracy
Sign and purchase and sale agreement (aka contract)
Review the warranty policy and HOA covenants
Provide an earnest money deposit or non-refundable deposit
A home is one of the few things built by hand, so you can enjoy watching your brand new home seemingly grow up right in front of you
As your home progresses, we will be keeping you informed at key milestones via texts, photos, phone calls, or emails.
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Prepare for Closing – 30 Days Before
Set up utilities 30 days prior to closing (see onsite agent for more details)
Verify mortgage commitment
Verify all financial conditions have been met for closing
Ensure all funds required to close are available.
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Attend Your First Homeowner Orientation and Walk Through Prior to Closing
Learn how your home operates
Check the home for quality control
Understand the warranty literature and homeowner’s responsibilities
See our After The Closing section with Home Care Guides & Checklists
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Go to Closing Day
Attend closing
Transfer funds per instructions – this can change but is in the form of a wire transfer or cashier’s check, see your agent or mortgage loan officer for your instructions via their instructions
Bring all required documents to closing (this can be certified funds, government issued ID like a driver’s license, proof or home owners insurance, etc.)
Order your change of address via the U.S. Postal Service and get your mailbox keys
Make sure utilities are set up
Get Your keys and Move In!
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Welcome to the Chafin Family!
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We will be checking in on you at key moments, especially during your first year
Follow the instructions in your closing packet on how to set up your warranties online
We suggest you put the emergency numbers taped to the interior of a kitchen cabinet or the side of the fridge so you are not scrambling in the event something does happen
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