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The Answer Book for Sellers

When Choosing a REALTOR

QUESTIONS TO ASK When Choosing a REALTOR® How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. But much of real estate is learned on the job. How m...

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7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

WHAT TO KNOW 7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR® REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home bu...

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The Answer Book For Sellers

The Basics Seller What to Know | 7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR® page 3 Questions to Ask | When Choosing a REALTOR® page 4 Vocabulary | Agency & Agency Relationships page 5 Qu...

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For the New Owners

CHECKLIST For the New Owners Before the property changes hands, consult this list to make sure these items are transferred with the house. Owner’s manuals and warranties for any appliances left in the house. Garage door opener(s). ...

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Move With Pets

HOW TO Move With Pets Update your pet’s tag with your new address. Make sure your pet’s collar is sturdy and correctly sized. The tag should also include your mobile number and e-mail address so that you can be reached during the move. ...

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Pack Like a Pro

HOW TO Pack Like a Pro Plan ahead. Develop a master to-do list so you won’t forget something critical heading into moving day. This will also help you create an estimate of moving time and costs. Discard items you no longer want or need...

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Prepare for Your Move

CHECKLIST Prepare for Your Move Update your mailing addressat usps.com or fill out a change-of-address form at your local post office. Change your address with important service providers,such as your bank(s), credit companies, magazin...

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Transaction Documents

VOCABULARY Transaction Documents Property disclosure form This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Your real estate agent will let you know if there is a special form required in your state. Purchasers’ acces...

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Track Closing Costs

WORKSHEET Track Closing Costs Be prepared and know who’s responsible for the variety of fees and expenses at the closing table.   BUYER COST SELLER COST OTHER Down payment       Loan origination       P...

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Recognize a Qualified Buyer

HOW TO Recognize a Qualified Buyer Offers can be exciting, but unless your potential buyer has the resources to qualify for a mortgage, you may not really have a sale. Your real estate professional will try to determine a buyer’s financial ...

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