9 Steps to Buying a Home in Massachusetts in 2026

This video describes the basic process for buying a home in Massachusetts. I break the process down into 9 easy-to-follow steps. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Hire a Full-time, Competent REALTOR® 0:58 Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage 1:31 Start Your Online Home Search 2:07 Tour Homes 2:25 Make a Strong Offer 2:51 Conduct Inspections 3:39 Sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement 4:07 Apply for Your Loan 4:20 Close on Your Home 4:49 Summary 5:02 Outro Greetings! If we have not met, my name is David Doucette. I'm a full-time, award-winning REALTOR® in Massachusetts, specializing in helping people buy and sell homes in greater Boston. If you would like to chat about the greater Boston real estate market and/or your need to buy or sell a home, you can call or text me at 774-571-3201. In the meantime, you can connect with me/follow me here: https://linktr.ee/david.doucette NOTE: Some home purchases, such as those with buyers who are paying cash, will follow a slightly different process than what is described in this video; however, the process described in this video is relevant to most home purchases in MA. Every home purchase is unique; therefore, when buying a home, it is always smart to consult a full-time, competent REALTOR® and an experienced Real Estate Attorney. Thank you! Respectfully, David Doucette, REALTOR® 774-571-3201 david.doucette@commonmoves.com The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of David Doucette and not Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices or Commonwealth Realty Group.