🐾 Harley’s Home Tips #6 What Happens After Your Offer Gets Accepted

Hi friends — Harley here 🐶🐾
So… you did it.
You found the house.
You made the offer.
You got it accepted.
Now you’re thinking:
👉 “We’re basically done, right?”
Not quite.
This is where things either go smoothly…
or fall apart.
Let me walk you through what actually happens next.
🔍 Step #1: The Inspection Phase
This is where we look under the hood.
A licensed inspector checks:
• Roof
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Structure
This isn’t about killing the deal —
it’s about understanding the house.
👉 Then comes negotiation.
Stephen helps you decide:
✔ What to ask for
✔ What to accept
✔ What actually matters
💰 Step #2: The Appraisal
The lender orders an appraisal to confirm value.
If the value matches:
✔ You’re good
If it comes in low:
⚠ Now we renegotiate or adjust
This is why strategy upfront matters.
📑 Step #3: Financing + Underwriting
Your lender now verifies everything:
• Income
• Assets
• Credit
• Employment
👉 This is NOT the time to:
• Change jobs
• Open new credit
• Make big purchases
(Yes… people do that. Don’t be that person.)
⏱ Step #4: Deadlines + Contingencies
This is where details matter.
You have timelines for:
• Inspection response
• Financing approval
• Closing prep
Miss something?
👉 You can lose protections.
Stephen tracks everything so nothing slips.
🏁 Step #5: Final Walkthrough + Closing
Right before closing:
You walk the property again.
You’re checking:
✔ Condition
✔ Repairs completed
✔ Everything still in place
Then comes the best part:
🔑 You get the keys.
🐾 Harley’s Bottom Line
Getting your offer accepted is just the beginning.
The real job is getting you to closing smoothly and safely.
That takes:
✔ Experience
✔ Timing
✔ Communication
That’s exactly how Stephen works.
If you’re thinking about buying in
Southwest Washington or Northwest Oregon, let’s do it right from start to finish.
📞 360-261-2062
🌐 stephenburright.com
Paws up,
Harley 🐾
Stephen Burright and Harley Too