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The Answer Book for Buyers • December 20, 2016

The Answer Book for Buyers

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Contents

A collection of how-tos, checklists, and worksheets to help your buyers and sellers understand what to expect during the real estate purchasing experience.

The Basics

Buyer

What to Know | 7 Reasons to Own A Home page 3
What to Know | 7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR® page 4
Questions to Ask | When Choosing a REALTOR® page 5
Vocabulary | Agency & Agency Relationships page 6
How to | Prepare for House-Hunting page 7
How to | Prepare to Buy a Home page 8
Worksheet | Track Your Budget page 9
What to Know | About Credit Scores page 10
How to | Improve Your Credit page 11
What to Know | The Tax Benefits of Owning page 12
How to | Prepare to Finance a Home page 13
Vocabulary | Loans & Lending Terms page 14
Questions to Ask | When Choosing a Lender page 15
How to | Finance a Home Creatively page 16

The Property

Buyer

Worksheet | Define Your Dream Home page 17
Questions to Ask | About the Neighborhood page 18
Questions to Ask | When Considering a Condo or HOA page 19
Questions to Ask | The Condo Board page 20
Questions to Ask | When Choosing a Home Inspector page 21
What to Know | About the Home Inspection page 22
What to Know | About Home Hazards page 23
Vocabulary | Green Home Terms page 24
What to Know | About the Appraisal Process page 25
Questions to Ask | About Property Tax page 26

The Transaction

Buyer

Worksheet | Service Provider Contacts page 27
Checklist | Your Mortgage Application page 28
Questions to Ask | Before Making a Short Sale Offer page 29
Checklist | Your Short-Sale Purchase Team page 30
How to | Buy In a Tight Market page 31
What to Know | About Homeowner’s Insurance page 32
How to | Lower Homeowner’s Insurance Costs page 33
What to Know | About Title Insurance page 34
Worksheet | Track Closing Costs page 35
Vocabulary | Transaction Documents page 36
Checklist | Your Final Walk-Through page 37

The Move

How to | Prepare for the Move page 38
How to | Pack Like a Pro page 39
How to | Move With Pets page 40
Checklist | For New Owners page 41
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The Answer Book for Buyers For the New Owners CHECKLIST For the New Owners Before the property changes hands, consult this list to make sure these items are transferred with the house. Owner’s manuals and warranties for any appliances left in the house. Garage door opener(s). Extra set of house keys. Other keys. Think beyond the front doors; do you have any cabinets or […]
The Answer Book for Buyers Move With Pets HOW TO Move With Pets Update your pet’s tag with your new address. Make sure your pet’s collar is sturdy and correctly sized. The tag should also include your mobile number and e-mail address so that you can be reached during the move. Request veterinary records. Ask your current vet to send your pet’s medical […]
The Answer Book for Buyers Pack Like a Pro HOW TO Pack Like a Pro Plan ahead. Develop a master to-do list so you won’t forget something critical heading into moving day. This will also help you create an estimate of moving time and costs. Discard items you no longer want or need. Ask yourself how frequently you use an item and how you’d […]
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