Navigating the 2026 Home Purchase: Deposits, Inspections & Title | RE Real Estate Podcast

Keywords

real estate, good faith deposit, home inspection, title insurance, closing process, buyer tips, real estate podcast

Summary

In this episode of the RRE Real Estate Podcast, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the essential steps that follow an accepted offer in real estate transactions. They cover topics such as good faith deposits, home inspections, title work, and the closing process, providing valuable insights for buyers navigating the complexities of purchasing a home.

Takeaways

· The hard part's not over after an offer is accepted.

· Good faith deposits show the seller you're serious.

· Home inspections provide an unbiased view of the property.

· There is no pass or fail in home inspections.

· Buyers can walk away during the inspection period.

· Title work verifies legal ownership of the property.

· Closing day should be anticlimactic if all goes well.

· Ask your title officer questions to clarify doubts.

· Research inspectors early in the buying process.

· Time is of the essence in real estate transactions.

Sound bites

"This is the engagement ring of money."

"There is no perfect house."

"Title proves your legal ownership."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Home Buying Process

01:41 Understanding the Good Faith Deposit

03:29 The Importance of Home Inspections

05:38 Role of the Title Company

08:38 Navigating the Closing Process

10:51 Final Thoughts and Homework for Buyers

Hosts

Ben Harang, REALTOR® La.

License #: 36589

Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners

Mobile: 985.859.2500

Office: 985.262.4400

ben@benharang.com

benharang.com

Clint C. Galliano, REALTOR®

La. License #: 995704723

Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners

Mobile: 985.647.4479

Office: 985.262.4400

clint.galliano@kw.com

clintcgallianorealtor.com

Produced by:

Clint Galliano

Music by:

Wiggins Studios

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