7 Steps to Buying Your First Home in 2026 in DuPage County
Buying your first home in DuPage County? This complete guide walks you through every step from pre-approval to getting your keys, including the NEW buyer broker agreement you need to know about! 👉 Ready to start your home buying journey in DuPage County? 🏠 Amy Pecoraro | Lombard Realtor | 630-886-5343 THE 2026 DUPAGE COUNTY HOMEBUYING PROCESS: 1. GET PRE-APPROVED - Know your budget before looking. Whether it's $300K or $500K changes everything about your search. 2. MLS SEARCH - Get new listings sent automatically so you never miss the perfect house. 3. WRITE AN OFFER - I provide contracts ahead of time (no surprises!), then negotiate on your behalf. 4. ATTORNEY REVIEW (5 DAYS) - Complete home inspection, submit earnest money, negotiate any repairs or credits. 5. APPRAISAL & LOAN - Lender orders appraisal and processes your loan. You'll need homeowner's insurance in place. 6. FINAL WALKTHROUGH - Confirm the house is in the same condition and repairs were completed. 7. CLOSING DAY - Bring funds and ID. Sign papers, get keys, move in! YOUR ROLE: Sign the contract, provide documents to your lender, let me handle negotiations. That's it! TIMELINE: From accepted offer to closing: 30-45 days typically. Finding the right home? Could be 60 days or a year depending on market and your needs. I've written 9 offers for buyers before getting one accepted, so don't get discouraged! 👉REACH OUT HERE: Amy Pecoraro ☎️ 630-886-5343 📧 [email protected] 📸 / amypecoraroandassociates WHO AM I? Hi there! I’m Amy Pecoraro, a Realtor in DuPage County, Illinois! I became a Realtor after a horrible experience of trying to build a new home. My husband and I knew nothing about real estate, working with builders, and what a new home entailed. The main reason I started in real estate was to help alleviate the time, stress, and added expense that can occur in real estate transactions. I wanted to make sure no one ever had to feel that way. Even though I love every area I get to work in in DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties, I’m a fifth generation Lombardian, so Lombard will always have a special place in my heart 💜 On my channel, I’m sharing the real estate tips & tricks I’ve learned over the last 30+ years. I’ll also show you the can’t-miss places you have to visit in Chicago’s western suburbs! ⚡️ Video by https://whatismaven.com #homebuyingprocess #dupagecounty #firsttimehomebuyer #realestate #lombardrealtor #homebuyingtips #realestateagent #chicagosuburbs #homebuying