Homebuyer Timeline for Relocating to Columbia, MO

🕰️ Relocation Comes with a Clock—and We Keep It Ticking

You’ve accepted the job. Now you’ve got 30, maybe 60 days to uproot your life, buy a home, and get settled in a city you barely know.

Without a smart plan? It’s chaos. With FTP Realty? It’s smooth sailing.

We’ve helped relocating professionals buy homes in 3 weeks or less. How? By combining your real estate agent + mortgage lender into one fast, coordinated process.

🗺️ The 5-Stage Timeline (and What Happens in Each)

1. Week 1: Discovery & Pre-Approval

• Free buyer consultation (remote or in person)
• Review your job offer + employer benefits
• Get pre-approved through our in-house lending team
• Start home search with budget and timeline in mind

2. Week 2: Tour & Offer

• Virtual or in-person home tours
• Neighborhood comparisons (commute, schools, cost of living)
• We write offers and negotiate terms on your behalf

3. Week 3: Inspection & Financing

• Schedule home inspections and appraisals
• Lock in your mortgage rate and complete underwriting
• Secure any relocation reimbursements or credits

4. Week 4: Final Prep

• Sign final loan documents
• Review closing disclosures
• Plan your move-in date and utility setup

5. Closing Day: Welcome Home!

• You get your keys
• You get your 100% commission credit
• You breathe a sigh of relief—and settle into your new life

💡 Our Secret Weapon? Coordination

Other agents hand you off to lenders. We ARE your lender. That means every step syncs perfectly—no crossed wires, no missing paperwork, no hold-ups.

📦 Bonus: We Can Help Before You Arrive

Still in another city? No problem. We can:

• Tour homes for you via video
• Coordinate movers and temp housing
• Close remotely so your home is ready when you are