Buyer's Guide
Closing Costs
- The biggest part of your closing costs is the down payment.
This is typically from 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price.
Other typical costs include inspections, credit report, lender
fees, home warranty and prepaid taxes. These additional closing
costs can add from two to five percent to the home purchase
price. Ask your Home Buyer
Agent how we can help you save money on closing costs.
- Check out our
Special Discount Offers
for ways to cut your closing costs total on your next
real estate purchase.
Finding a Home
- Before you actually begin your home search, it's a good idea
to make a list of "wants" and "needs". Once you've
prioritized this list you're ready to get started looking for a
new home.
- Reviewing available properties on-line can save you time.
Then hit the road with your Home Buyer Agent to see properties
in person, or
go to some open houses. Remember, if you have any
interaction with the seller or the seller's agent, don't share
any information about your move, your finances or your opinion
of the home. This could hurt you in future negotiations. Fine tune your search criteria
to find the home that best suits your lifestyle and financial
resources.
- Keep an open mind. It's rare to find a home
that is perfect in every aspect and affordable. Remember
most things can be changed, except location.
- Home Buyer Agents will provide the widest range of
home available, including for sale by owner properties and
foreclosures.
