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Chosen
your real estate agent well? He or she is most
often backed by a professional team. Take full
advantage of this. You must be sure that your
lender, your title rep and your agent are all
working in your interest. |
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Thoroughly checked
all the required documents, especially the inspection
report? Make sure it has been done professionally.
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Anticipated
expenditures and discussed them with your real
estate agent? Consider your income and how well
it will be able to take care of all your expenses,
remembering that paying the mortgage is going
to be one of the most important and yet not the
only one. |
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Viewed a fair
number of properties or did you settle for the
first one you saw? Your agent will be happy to
show you several properties and you should take
advantage of this. Viewing anywhere between five
to ten properties will help you get the right
picture of what is available and what suits you
best. |
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Looked into
all the possible overt and covert expenses you
will incur? Taxes, maintenance, insurance, utilities
and such must be carefully looked into. Are there
any major repairs you will have to do once you
have bought the house? |
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Looked past
the trappings? Most of the attractive embellishments
will be carried away by the present owner. So
when reconnoitering look beyond the fancy furniture
etc. and imagine what the house will look like
when you get it- bare. |
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Looked the property
over after the most recent occupants have left?
Is everything exactly as agreed upon when you
signed the contract? |
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Taken everything
down in writing? Between you, the seller, and
your agent, all discussions, understandings and
agreements should be put down in writing. Nothing
should be taken for granted or left to chance. |
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Allowed for
delays? You, the buyer, or the seller could encounter
a few unexpected problems that may delay the whole
proceedings. Take them in your stride. Perhaps
you may be the better off for them. |
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Been frank and
honest with your agent and his team? Not being
so may eventually delay or prevent you from getting
the home you have so diligently searched for and
finally set your heart on. |
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you have met all these conditions you can look
forward to a pleasurable and memorable experience
when you buy your first home.
Congratulations! Happy Purchasing!
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