Buyer's Reports

Buying Strategies

• What are some tips every home buyer should know to get started?
• What would you recommend as the best first step in home buying?
• What is the single most important rule in house buying?
• What are the essential steps every first time buyer should know?
• Are there any inside tips on down payemts for first-time buyers?

Shopping For An Agent

• What are some questions I should ask a prospective agent?
• What can a real estate agent do for me that I can't do for myself?
• I've heard about 'agency'. Who does the agent really work for?
• Who pays the fee of a buyers agent?
• Buying a home directly from the owner will save on the cost of the house, right?

Choosing a Neighborhood

• What clues should I look for in checking out a neighborhood?
• What do real estate agents mean when they say the three most important factors in selecting a house are 'location, location, location'?
• Why is it smart to size up the schools before buying a house?
• Is it better to buy in a new home area or a resale community?

Finding A Home

• What advice would you give to help me decide between my two favorite houses?
• Beyond the house itself, what should I look for in the property?
• How can I be certain I'm getting what I think I'm paying for?
• Are there any guidelines to how much a buyer should offer?

Buying Strategies

• What are some tips every home buyer should know to get started?
• What would you recommend as the best first step in home buying?
• What is the single most important rule in house buying?
• What are the essential steps every first time buyer should know?
• Are there any inside tips on down payments for first-time buyers?

Negotiating The Contract

• Should I ask for a home inspection before I buy?
• What happens after I present my offer?
• How does a 'drive-by' appraisal help me bargain better?
• What are some inside tips to close a deal if the seller won't budge on price?
• We're in a competive market. What can I do to make my offer look better than another buyer's offer?

Closing For Buyers

• What do I need to know about closing on my home?
• What are some typical closing costs?
• What is the single most important rule in house buying?
• We're a little tight on cash. How can we shif some settlement costs to reduce out of pocket expenses?
• Whare are some sources for out of pocket cash to pay closing costs?
• What should I expect at the 'final' walk through?
• Once a settlement date is set, can it be changed?

Special Topics

• What is earnest money?
• What is a contingency?
• Which settlement expenses can buyers deduct on their taxes?
• How can I buy a house at auction?