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Buying a house is no walk in the park.It takes a lot of organization, careful thought, and, of course, money.
But if you're serious about becoming a homeowner, you need to get prepared for the road ahead.
To help out, Business Insider consulted Dana Bull, a realtor with Sotheby's International in Boston, and George Chedid, a realtor with Century 21 Barrood in Kendall Park, New Jersey, to put together a timeline of the homebuying process.
Below, check out the seven steps you'll take to buy a house, from teaming up with a realtor and finding out what you can afford to closing on the deal, and everything in between.