The Answer Book for Buyers
Contents
A collection of how-tos, checklists, and worksheets to help your buyers and sellers understand what to expect during the real estate purchasing experience.
The Basics
Buyer
- What to Know | 7 Reasons to Own A Home page 3
- What to Know | 7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR® page 4
- Questions to Ask | When Choosing a REALTOR® page 5
- Vocabulary | Agency & Agency Relationships page 6
- How to | Prepare for House-Hunting page 7
- How to | Prepare to Buy a Home page 8
- Worksheet | Track Your Budget page 9
- What to Know | About Credit Scores page 10
- How to | Improve Your Credit page 11
- What to Know | The Tax Benefits of Owning page 12
- How to | Prepare to Finance a Home page 13
- Vocabulary | Loans & Lending Terms page 14
- Questions to Ask | When Choosing a Lender page 15
- How to | Finance a Home Creatively page 16
The Property
Buyer
- Worksheet | Define Your Dream Home page 17
- Questions to Ask | About the Neighborhood page 18
- Questions to Ask | When Considering a Condo or HOA page 19
- Questions to Ask | The Condo Board page 20
- Questions to Ask | When Choosing a Home Inspector page 21
- What to Know | About the Home Inspection page 22
- What to Know | About Home Hazards page 23
- Vocabulary | Green Home Terms page 24
- What to Know | About the Appraisal Process page 25
- Questions to Ask | About Property Tax page 26
The Transaction
Buyer
- Worksheet | Service Provider Contacts page 27
- Checklist | Your Mortgage Application page 28
- Questions to Ask | Before Making a Short Sale Offer page 29
- Checklist | Your Short-Sale Purchase Team page 30
- How to | Buy In a Tight Market page 31
- What to Know | About Homeowner’s Insurance page 32
- How to | Lower Homeowner’s Insurance Costs page 33
- What to Know | About Title Insurance page 34
- Worksheet | Track Closing Costs page 35
- Vocabulary | Transaction Documents page 36
- Checklist | Your Final Walk-Through page 37
The Move
- How to | Prepare for the Move page 38
- How to | Pack Like a Pro page 39
- How to | Move With Pets page 40
- Checklist | For New Owners page 41