Do Not Hesitate to Be Actively Involved with the Process,
You and Your Agent Should Work as a Winning Team
The more you are involved the more likely you are to buy a property you'll be proud to call home.
Approaching the task of buying a home can be overwhelming; there's so much to consider:
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How much house can I afford?
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How can I find the best loan?
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Where will I come up with a down payment, and how much will I need?
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Should I buy a new or resale home, and which will go up in value?
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Should I work with an agent or look at homes on my own?
And these questions are just the beginning. Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions in your lifetime - do your research so you know what you’re doing.
Here are the two most important things to remember no matter where you are on the road to home ownership:
1. Ask Questions in Order to Best Understand
There is nothing that is so complex that it can't be easily explained to anyone with average intelligence. Just because you don't apply for a thirty year mortgage once a week doesn't mean you have to take the first one that comes along. You'll need to learn some new terms, apply some new concepts and take the time to understand what you're getting into.
If, at any point, something happens that doesn't make sense to you, simply demand a full and complete explanation. If it still doesn't make sense, seek help from someone you trust like your CPA, your banker or maybe an online real estate columnist.
2. In the World of Real Estate Sales, YOU Are the Most Important Person in the Entire Process
Work with an agent who will be a good team partner with you, to cross the winning finish line with, in order to successfully find YOU your new home you deserve.
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