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1. GET HELP. Use a Realtor. We are both buyer's agents. A real estate transaction involves complicated legal documents and requires many forms and disclosures. We can guide you through this complex process and help you avoid delays and costly mistakes.
2. FINDING AND VIEWING HOMES. We have access to resources to help you in your search for the right home. We are members of the Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Washington Multiple Listing Services, which means we have access to any homes listed by any company, not just Re/Max listings. We'll give you assistance on price and help you in negotiating. We will only show you homes in your price range and with the specifications that you said are important. After viewing some homes, you may find that your needs and wants in a home have changed. Please keep us informed.
3. GET PRE-APPROVED BY A LOCAL LENDER BEFORE YOU START LOOKING. Your Realtor can give you recommendations. You need to know what price range you are qualified for and comfortable with before your search begins. You are a much stronger buyer in the eyes of the seller when you have a pre-approval from a local lender.
4. DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU START LOOKING. Decide what features are important to you in a home. Access your needs, wants and wishes. Remember, there may not be a perfect home. So be realistic.
5. BE REALISTIC. When negotiating, listen to your agent. They are there to help you!
6. ASK QUESTIONS! If you don't understand something, ask! After you've signed or agreed upon something, it may be too late!
7. HOME BUYER CONSULTATION. We strongly reccommend you sit down with your agent and go through the home-buying process before you even start looking. We have found that by doing this, it really makes the process smoother and less stressful for everyone involved. You will have more confidence in making the purchase offer and negotiating when you find the home you want to buy.
Contact us today. We are looking forward to guiding you through your home buying search and purchase! It is a very important and special event in your life.
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