1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.
2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the home buying process.
4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.
5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.
Source: Real Estate Checklists and Systems, www.realestatechecklists.com.
Reprinted from REALTOR® magazine (REALTOR.org/realtormag) with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
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Great post! It is very important to have a knowledgeable and dependable realtor to help you in the home buying process. This is for you to avoid mistakes in getting a new home to own.
Nice post. In the midst of the getting you first home, you overlook the obvious signs. You should always, always use an experienced buyer’s real estate agent when purchasing a new home.Many people believe that they can simply rely on the listing agent and not hire their own buyer’s agent. Big mistake! Remember, the listing agent works for the Seller, not you. Even if the listing agent is completely honest and professional, they don’t represent you and do not have your best interests at heart. – Just a tip from Homes in Ladera Ranch