Types
of Agents
How
to Select an Agent
Prequalified
or Pre-Approved
7
Reasons to buy a home
Moving
with Teenagers
How
to Find a Home
50
"Things To Watch"
when viewing a home
9
Types of Loans You Should Know
What
is a Sales Contract
Finding
Quality Inspectors
10
Ways to Ascertain a Down Payment
How
Lenders Approve Loan Applicants
Definitions
of Closing Costs
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Buyers' Resource Section:
How to Find a Home in Today's Market
- Send your agent to the Multiple Listing Service
(MLS).The Multiple Listing Service or MLS is a complete
searchable home listing database available in most areas
of the United States to Professional Agents. Your Agent
should have access if the service is available in your
area. Your agent can search the home listings using the
following categories;
1. Address
2. Region (MLS regions of City)
3. Price
4. Photograph
5. Utilities (Central Heat, AC, Central Vacuum)
6. Amenities (Bedrooms, Sq. Ft., Bathrooms, Etc.)
7. Annual Property Tax
8. Current Financing (when assumable)
9. Listing Company
10. Listing Agent
- Check the internet. For internet searches go
to your favorite search engine, (LYCOS.COM, EXCITE.COM,
YAHOO,COM) and just type in your destination plus homes
or relocation. Start to develop your own list of things
you would like to see in person and give those to your
agent.
- Check the Paper/Magazines. Many people check
through the Real Estate section of their local paper.
This is effective, however not all properties on the market
are listed. Send for Local Homes Magazines. Most large
areas around the country are serviced by at least some
type of "HOMES" magazine that lists local hot properties.
The printers of the magazine will happily ship you a copy
of the last couple of issues. Simply give them a call
at 1-800-753-3643 or
Click here to go to their website.
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