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Buying
a home?
Work with a REALTOR®
Buying
a home calls for your informationrmed decision based in part on the knowledge,
judgment and guidance of a real estate broker or agent particularly
one who is a REALTOR®.
A REALTOR®
can help you determine how much home you can afford. Often a REALTOR®
can suggest ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative
financing methods.
A REALTOR®,
in addition to knowing the local money market, also can tell you
what personal and financial data to bring with you when you apply
for a loan.
A REALTOR®
is already familiar with current real estate values, taxes, utility
costs, municipal services and facilities, and may be aware of local
zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy.
A REALTOR®
can usually research your housing needs in advance through a Multiple
Listing Service - even if you are relocating to another city.
A REALTOR®
can help familiarize you with the closing process by explaining
it in advance.
A REALTOR®
shows you only those homes best suited to your needs - size, style,
features, location, accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping
and other personal preferences.
Check
it out carefully. New home or not so new, it pays to know what to
look for in its structure, equipment and surroundings.
Though
a final assessment can be made by an inspection service company,
this checklist can serve as a reminder of some things you should
look for in order to make a wise buying decision.
Assessing
a Home Back
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Structure
of Home
- Foundation
- Drainage
- Fireplace
- Floors
- Walls
- Attic
- Termite
and Wood Rot
Exterior
and Grounds
- Exterior
Walls
- Garage
- Roof
- Lot and
landscaping
- Doors and
Windows
Equipment
and Appliances
- Heating
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Hot Water
System
- Appliances
and Fixtures
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