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

Filed under: The Answer Book for Buyers by Julian Nunez
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