Buyers Guidebook

The Basics

• What to Know - 7 Reasons to Own A Home
• What to Know - 7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®
• Questions to Ask - When Choosing a REALTOR®
• Vocabulary - Agency & Agency Relationships
• How to - Prepare for House-Hunting
• How to - Prepare to Buy a Home
• Worksheet - Track Your Budget

• What to Know - About Credit Scores
• How to - Improve Your Credit
• How to - Prepare to Finance a Home
• Vocabulary - Loans & Lending Terms
• Questions to Ask - When Choosing a Lender
• How to - Finance a Home Creatively

The Property

• Buyer Worksheet - Define Your Dream Home
• Questions to Ask - About the Neighborhood
• Questions to Ask - When Considering a Condo or HOA
• Questions to Ask - The Condo Board page
• Questions to Ask - When Choosing a Home Inspector
• What to Know - About the Home Inspection
• What to Know - About Home Hazards
• Vocabulary - Green Home Terms
• What to Know - About the Appraisal Process
• Questions to Ask - About Property Tax

The Transaction

• Buyer Worksheet - Service Provider Contacts
• Checklist - Your Mortgage Application
• Questions to Ask - Before Making a Short Sale Offer
• Checklist - Your Short-Sale Purchase Team
• How to - Buy In a Tight Market
• What to Know - About Homeowner's Insurance
• How to - Lower Homeowner's Insurance Costs
• What to Know - About Title Insurance
• Worksheet - Track Closing Costs
• Vocabulary - Transaction Documents
• Checklist - Your Final Walk-Through

The Move

• How to - Prepare for the Move
• How to - Pack Like a Pro
• How to - Move With Pets
• Checklist - For New Owners

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