Buyer Information
 

When Buying, Know The Area
One of the most important decisions a homebuyer must make is choosing the right neighborhood.  Click here for a list of items to keep in mind.

When Buying, Know the Market
The asking prices of most properties that are for sale reflect present market conditions and recent sale prices of similar homes in the area. When homeowners price their homes they try to walk the fine line between getting the highest price and ensuring the asking price is competitive enough to attract serious offers. While most Selling Agents advise their clients to realistically price their homes in order to attract acceptable offers within a reasonable period of time, some properties may not be properly priced and you should know this before making an offer.

House Hunting Worksheet
We have provided a house hunting worksheet for you to take along on your next home viewing session.  It is meant to be downloaded and printed as many times as needed, and will allow you to make note of the details of each home that you view.

Home Inspections
Few of us would consider buying a used car without first having a mechanic look it over, or at least taking it out for a test drive. Yet that is exactly what many buyers do when buying a resale home. They often fail to have a professional home inspection performed on the home they are interested in, even though it is probably the largest and most important investment they will ever make.

Home Inspector's Top 10 Potential Problems
The majority of purchasers are not overly surprised by the findings of their home inspection. Before getting this far, they have usually had a very close look at the property. And yes, they already know about the peeling paint and old furnace. They may even have noticed the wet basement and taken that into account when making their offer.

The Buying Process
To give you an idea of what is involved in buying a home, click here to take a look at the Home Buying Process.  This is a flowchart breaking down the steps typically used in buying a home.  Not every step is listed, and some steps may not apply to your situation, but here you can learn the "big picture" of home buying.

Common Errors to Avoid When Buying
The selling and buying of a house can be a stressful and confusing process.  Not only is it very expensive to 'learn from your mistakes' but very few people move often enough to gain the needed experience.