Before you tour a single house, get your finances in order, line up a pre-approval and build a clear wish list. A simple plan for starting a home search.
A pre-qualification letter shows sellers you are ready to buy. Learn what it means, how it differs from final approval and how it strengthens your offer.
Twenty percent down is not the only path. Compare down payment needs for conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans and learn how to choose the right amount.
Real estate brokers have extra training and can oversee other agents. Learn how they differ from agents and how to decide who should help with your move.
A property sales report pulls together a home's details, value estimate and sales history. Learn what it includes and how buyers and sellers can use one.
Want the seller's patio set, pool table or washer? Learn how to negotiate extras, put them in the contract and pay for them without slowing your closing.
Buying or selling without an agent is allowed, but it adds work and risk. Learn the tradeoffs, plus extra rules if you hold a real estate license yourself.
A skilled agent can help you find homes, judge value, negotiate and avoid paperwork mistakes. Here is what they do and how to pick the right one for you.
Learn the difference between a licensed real estate agent and a Realtor, what the National Association of Realtors code of ethics means and why it matters.
Learn what an earnest money deposit is, where the money is held, when it may be refunded and how contract contingencies can help protect your deposit.
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