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Realtor
So You Want to Buy a Home?
Let’s face it, if you’ve never bought a home, the process can seem a bit daunting. And even those home buyers who have been through the process a couple of times will find that it has become more time-consuming and complicated. So for the benefit of those who are thinking about buying a home, I present you with the top 10 most frequently asked questions posed by buyers who are totally confused.
1. WHERE DO I BEGIN?
ANSWER: Meet with a lender.
I know, I know – you want to look at homes. And lots of them. Meeting with the numbers guy or gal is not high on your priority list. But do yourself a favor; get pre-approved for a loan first. It costs nothing, takes only a couple of minutes, and you’ll be better equipped to make a solid offer on a home that is backed up by a pre-approval letter. If you overlook this initial step, you run the risk of wasting lots of time looking at the wrong priced properties not to mention, making offers on properties that you’ll never be able to purchase. Continue reading
So God Made a REALTOR®
Every once in a while, something happens during a real estate transaction that makes all of us in the industry ask ourselves why we do what we do.
It’s hard. Sometimes overwhelmingly frustrating. Much of our work is performed behind the scenes where nobody else knows all the time and effort that goes into the business except for us. We patch transactions together. Soothe the egos of those around us. And most of the time with very little recognition.
But every once in a while, a buyer or seller looks us in the eye and says, “Thanks. I could never have done this without you.”
Sometimes these brief moments of interaction with our clients are accompanied by tears of joy or a giant hug. And that’s when you know it is all worth it and you wouldn’t want to do anything else.
All the best!
