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Overview of the Buying and Selling Process
| Seller 1 Decides to sell property 2 Selects a real estate agent 3 Determines needs 4 Prepares home for marketing 5 Agent markets the home 6 Accepts, rejects or counters offer |
| Buyer 1 Considers purchasing a home 2 Selects a real estate agent 3 Determines needs and wants 4 Discusses financial issues 5 Views & researches target homes 6 Makes an offer to buy |
| 7 Offer Accepted 8 Loan Application 9 Inspections 10 Title Search 11 Appraisal 12 Loan Approval 13 Closing Papers Signed 14 Documents Recorded 15 Funds Available To Seller |
| 16 Seller Moves Out |
| 17 Buyer Moves In |
Real Estate Agents
Newspaper Ads/Internet
Multiple Listing Service
When Previewing A Home
Have Fun
- You can sit down with a real estate agent and discuss your needs, type of area, style of home, amenities
and everything you really want in your next home. Real estate agents can help you by accessing a Listing
Service which covers all properties listed for sale within a specific area. Together, you can select the
homes you would like to see, set appointments and preview homes in a short period of time. An agent
can guide you through the entire process.
Newspaper Ads/Internet
- Many people go through the real estate classified section or browse the Internet to find a home that
appeals to them. However, your real estate agent will have many listings available that may not appear in
the newspaper or Internet on a continuous basis. New listings come on the market daily.
Multiple Listing Service
- Your real estate agent should have access to the multiple listing service if it is available in your area. It
usually includes the following details about homes and properties for sale:
- Location
- Price
- Photograph
- Utilities
- Amenities
- Annual property tax
- Current financing (when assumable)
- Listing company
When Previewing A Home
- Write notes when previewing a home so you will be able to discuss the details later with your real
estate agent. - Ask questions about the home and discuss any objections or concerns you may have.
- Ask about the community - schools, shopping and transportation.
- Ask specific questions about the construction of the home; electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling
systems, etc.
Have Fun
- Relax. Finding your new home can be a rewarding experience. Have a good time and enjoy the process.
Buyer and Seller Overview
| Benefits of Homeownership |
| Finding The Right Home Overview |
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Independence
Investment
Pride
Security
Stability
Tax Advantages
- Owning your own home provides you with independence and more privacy than renting. You are free to
paint walls, plant flowers, keep pets and anything else within legal bounds.
Investment
- As you make more payments and own more of your home, you add to its investment value. Most
improvements you make will also add to its value.
Pride
- A home reflects its owner's values and lifestyle. Owning a home can provide you with a source of pride,
enjoyment and satisfaction.
Security
- A home can provide security against inflation because the value of your home increases as prices go up.
Stability
- Being established in a community provides a sense of belonging, stability and security.
Tax Advantages
- Interest on your mortgage loan is deductible on your yearly personal income tax return. Many of the
closing costs associated with purchasing your home are deductible, as are your property taxes.
