Buyers

If You Are Buying a Home

For most of us, a home is the single biggest purchase in our lives. The enormity of the financial transaction aside, finding the right home to fit our particular needs and wants is no easy undertaking. Just as you wouldn’t buy a car, computer or camcorder without doing some research into various models and prices, you shouldn’t consider purchasing a home without some expert advice and guidance. Though some people may think of using the services of a REALTOR® only when selling their homes, a REALTOR® can be invaluable when buying one as well.

 

For instance a Realtor can:

·         help you determine how much home you can afford based on your financial situation

·         help you get pre-qualified for a loan

·         inform you about available financing options

·         provide detailed information about schools, transportation, local taxes and community characteristics

·         gain access to homes listed in Multiple Listing Service (MLS), an important marketing tool used by REALTOR® to inform other REALTOR® about available properties.

·         give you information about a wide range of available homes from which to choose.

·         can provide you with market analyses comparing asking and selling prices of homes in the neighborhood

·         serve as the liaison between you and the seller, bringing to the table negotiating expertise and knowledge about required disclosures and the housing market.

·         Help you find bank foreclosures as soon as they come on the market

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