Free Buyer and Seller Resources

Buyers

1.       8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order

2.       Budget Basics Work Sheet

3.       8 Ways to Improve Your Credit

4.       5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score

5.       Your Property Wish List

6.       Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

7.       Tips on Buying in a Tight Market

8.       The Pros and Cons of Condos

9.       5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®

10.    Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®

11.    10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership

12.    How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?

13.    7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home

14.    5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

15.    10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

16.    10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying

17.    How High Tech Is Your Home?

18.    Hidden Home Defects to Watch For

19.    10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

20.    What Your Home Inspection Should Cover

21.    How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty?

22.    5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask

23.    10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board

24.    10 Questions to Ask Your Lender

25.    10 Things a Lender Needs From You

26.    6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

27.    Choices That Will Affect Your Loan

28.    5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance

29.    10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs

30.    5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance

31.    What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through

32.    Common Closing Costs for Buyers

33.    What to Keep From Your Closing

34.    Tips for Packing Like a Pro

35.    Understanding Agency

Sellers

1.       5 Things to Do Before You Sell

2.       Tips for Holding a Yard Sale

3.       10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable

4.       5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale

5.       7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House

6.       7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract

7.       What You’ll Net at Closing

8.       Moving Tips for Sellers

9.       20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

10.    What Is Appraised Value?

11.    Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate

12.    Does Moving Up Make Sense?

13.    Remodeling That Pays

14.    12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

15.    Tips on How to Price Your Home

16.    Additional Open House Tips

17.    17 Service Providers You’ll Need When You Sell

18.    6 Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home

19.    7 Critical Terms in Sales Contracts

20.    Is Your Buyer Qualified?

Web Resources

1.       Web Site Resources for Consumers

 

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Buyer Reports

In this section, you will find 35 different, downloadable PDF pages with essential information for homebuyers.  We always guide our clients through the maze of obstacles encountered in purchasing a home and we’ve found that it’s much easier when we take the time to educate the buyers with whom we work.  Take your time and look at all of these files.  Print them if you like.  They’re our gift to you and you’ll find at least some useful information, even if you’re an experienced homebuyer.

Seller Reports

Here you will find 20 PDF reports packed with useful information for home sellers.  Whether you work with us or another Realtor, or decide to try it alone, this is information you really need.  Feel free to download and print any of the pages that you think might be useful.  If you’d like to ensure that your transaction goes as smoothly as possible, please contact us.

Web Resources for Buyers and Sellers

This is a single page with useful links for both buyers and sellers.