Buyer and Seller Tips

For Buyers

• Eight Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
• Budget Basics Work Sheet
• Eight Ways to Improve Your Credit
• Five Factors that Decide Your Credit Score
• Your Property Wish List
• Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
• Tips on Buying in a Tight Market
• The Pros and Cons of Condos
• Five Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent
• Ten Steps to Prepare for Home Ownership
• How Big A Mortgage Can I Afford?
• Seven Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Five Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
• Ten Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
• Ten Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying
• How High Tech is Your Home?
• Ten Questions to Ask A Home Inspector
• Hidden Home Defects to Watch For
• What Your Home Inspection Should Cover
• How Comprehensive is Your Home Warranty
• Five Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
• Ten Questions to Ask Your Condo Board
• Ten Questions to Ask Your Lender
• Six Creative Ways to Afford a Home
• Ten Things a Lender Needs from You
• Choices that Will Affect Your Loan
• Five Things to Understand about Homeowners Insurance
• Ten Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
• Five Things to Understand about Title Insurance
• What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through
• Common Closing Costs for Buyers
• What to Keep from Your Closing
• Tips for Packing Like a Pro

For Sellers

• Understanding Agency
• Five Things to Do Before You Sell
• Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
• Ten Ways to Make Your House More Salable
• Five Ways to Speed Up Your Sale
• Seven Steps to Preparing for an Open House
• Ten Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House
• Seven Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract
• Questions to Ask When Choosing a Real Estate Practitioner
• What You'll Net at Closing
• Moving Tips for Sellers
• Six Items to Have On Hand for the New Owners
• Twenty Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home
• What is Appraised Value?
• Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
• Does Moving Up Make Sense?
• Remodeling That Pays
• Twelve Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

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