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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 hunting? What are the essential steps every first-time buyer should know? Are there any inside tips on down payments 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 a real estate agent really work for? Who pays the fee of a buyer's 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 a I be certain I’m getting what I think I’m paying for? Are there guidelines to how much a buyer should offer? 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 competitive market. What can I do to make my offer look better than another buyer’s offer? Closing What do I need to know about closing on my home? What are some typical closing costs? We’re a little tight on cash. How can we shift some settlement costs to reduce out of pocket expenses? What 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? FAQs What is earnest money? What is a contingency? Which settlement expenses can buyers deduct on their taxes? How do you buy a house at auction?

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