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-==== steps / documents ====+====== Home buying ======
  
 Buying a home in Volusia County, Florida, involves a blend of statewide regulations and local county-specific requirements. Below is the step-by-step process organized by phase, including the specific documents you will encounter. Buying a home in Volusia County, Florida, involves a blend of statewide regulations and local county-specific requirements. Below is the step-by-step process organized by phase, including the specific documents you will encounter.
  
-1: Preparation & Requirements+1. Preparation & Requirements
  
 Before looking at houses, you must establish your "buying power". Before looking at houses, you must establish your "buying power".
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   *  Buyer’s Representation Agreement: As of August 2024 (per NAR settlement), you must sign this agreement with a Realtor before touring homes. It outlines the agent's duties and how they are compensated.   *  Buyer’s Representation Agreement: As of August 2024 (per NAR settlement), you must sign this agreement with a Realtor before touring homes. It outlines the agent's duties and how they are compensated.
  
-Phase 2: The Offer & Contract+2. Offer & Contract
  
 Once you find a home, you move to the legal offer phase. Once you find a home, you move to the legal offer phase.
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     *  HOA/Condo Disclosure: If the home is in a managed community, you must receive and sign this.     *  HOA/Condo Disclosure: If the home is in a managed community, you must receive and sign this.
  
-3: Due Diligence Inspection Period"+3. Due Diligence / Inspection Period
  
 In Florida, the standard "As-Is" contract usually gives you 10–15 days to inspect the property. In Florida, the standard "As-Is" contract usually gives you 10–15 days to inspect the property.
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    * Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Report: Checks for termites, which are prevalent in Central Florida.    * Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Report: Checks for termites, which are prevalent in Central Florida.
  
-4: Financing & Title Finalization+4. Financing & Title Finalization
  
 While you wait for the "Clear to Close," several third-party documents are processed. While you wait for the "Clear to Close," several third-party documents are processed.
    * Appraisal Report: Your lender orders this to ensure the home is worth the loan amount.    * Appraisal Report: Your lender orders this to ensure the home is worth the loan amount.
    * Title Commitment: A document from the title company (or attorney) ensuring the seller has the right to sell and identifying any liens.    * Title Commitment: A document from the title company (or attorney) ensuring the seller has the right to sell and identifying any liens.
-   * Property Survey: A map of the property boundaries. In coastal areas of Volusia, this is vital to check for easements or encroachment. +   * Property Survey: A map of the property boundaries to check for easements or encroachment. 
-   * Lien Search: A Volusia-specific search to ensure there are no outstanding utility bills or permit violations on the property.+   * Lien Search: to ensure there are no outstanding utility bills or permit violations on the property.
  
-Phase 5: Closing Day & Document Finalization+5. Closing Day & Document Finalization
  
 This is the "signing" phase where ownership officially transfers. This is the "signing" phase where ownership officially transfers.
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    * Florida Documentary Stamp Tax: A state tax paid on the deed and the mortgage (customarily split between buyer and seller).    * Florida Documentary Stamp Tax: A state tax paid on the deed and the mortgage (customarily split between buyer and seller).
  
-Phase 6: Move-In & Post-Closing+6. Move-In & Post-Closing
  
 Ownership is yours, but there are a few final Volusia-specific administrative tasks. Ownership is yours, but there are a few final Volusia-specific administrative tasks.
-  * [[Utility Transfer]]: Most Volusia providers (like Volusia County Water, Duke Energy, or FPL) require a copy of your Closing Statement (HUD-1) to activate your account. +  * Utility Transfer:  Volusia County Water,  FPL require a copy of your Closing Statement (HUD-1) to activate your account. 
-  * [[Homestead Exemption]] Application: Once you move in, you should apply for the Homestead Exemption via the Volusia County Property Appraiser (VCPA). +  * Homestead Exemption Application: Once you move in, you should apply for the Homestead Exemption via the Volusia County Property Appraiser (VCPA). You must do this by March 1st of the year following your purchase to lower your property taxes and cap your assessment increases at 3% per year.
-    *  Note: You must do this by March 1st of the year following your purchase to lower your property taxes and cap your assessment increases at 3% per year.+
   * Keys & Garage Openers: Ensure you receive all "points of entry" and any warranties for recent repairs.   * Keys & Garage Openers: Ensure you receive all "points of entry" and any warranties for recent repairs.
  
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    * Lender Introduction: pre-approve with a local lender who understands Volusia-specific programs (like the Florida Hometown Heroes loan).    * Lender Introduction: pre-approve with a local lender who understands Volusia-specific programs (like the Florida Hometown Heroes loan).
  
-==== Phase 2: The Active Search (Buyer) or Listing (Seller) ====+==== 2. The Active Search (Buyer) or Listing (Seller) ====
  
 This is where you show your market expertise. This is where you show your market expertise.
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     *  Loan Application: Deadline for the formal application.     *  Loan Application: Deadline for the formal application.
     *  Appraisal & Survey: When these will be ordered, usually required by a lender.     *  Appraisal & Survey: When these will be ordered, usually required by a lender.
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 ==== 4. Closing & Post-Closing ==== ==== 4. Closing & Post-Closing ====
  
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