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Should I use a real estate broker? How do I find one?
  • Answer: Using a real estate broker is a very good idea. All the details involved in home buying, particularly the financial ones, can be mind-boggling. A good real estate professional can guide you through the entire process and make the experience much easier. A real estate broker will be well-acquainted with all the important things you'll want to know about a neighborhood you may be considering...the quality of schools, the number of children in the area, the safety of the neighborhood, traffic volume, and more. He or she will help you figure the price range you can afford and search the classified ads and multiple listing services for homes you'll want to see. With immediate access to homes as soon as they're put on the market, the broker can save you hours of wasted driving-around time. When it's time to make an offer on a home, the broker can point out ways to structure your deal to save you money. He or she will explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of mortgages, guide you through the paperwork, and be there to hold your hand and answer last-minute questions when you sign the final papers at closing. And you don't have to pay the broker anything! The payment comes from the home seller - not from the buyer.

    By the way, if you want to buy a HUD home, you will be required to use a real estate broker to submit your bid. To find a broker who sells HUD homes, check your local yellow pages or the classified section of your local newspaper.

 

Home Buying FAQ's

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Why should I buy, instead of rent?

I've heard of HUD homes. What are HUD homes, and are they a good deal?

I've had bad credit, and I don't have much for a down-payment. Can I become a homebuyer?

I'm a single mother. How would I go about buying a home?

Should I use a real estate broker? How do I find one?

How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home?

How do I know if I can get a loan?

How do I find a lender?

In addition to the mortgage payment, what other costs do I need to consider?

So what will my mortgage cover?

What do I need to take with me when I apply for a mortgage?

I know there are lots of types of mortgages - how do I know which one is best for me?

When I find the home I want, how much should I offer?

What if my offer is rejected?

So what will happen at closing?

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

 

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