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Real Estate Buyers Guide

The purchase of real estate is one of the most important transactions a person will ever make. The first step is pick out a specific areas to focus your search on. When looking at neighborhoods, check out the quality of schools, the average home prices, the major employers, and the nearby resources (fire station, library, grocery store, etc). After choosing the best area for your family, then it's time to start taking more proactive steps.

Resources for Buyers

A real estate agent will be your major resource for help and information. Your agent will be your access point for the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), which lists all available properties on the market. While many sites allow you to view the MLS, you will need an agent to actually tour the homes. Beyond simply finding you a home, your agent can often help you find a good source of financing.

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Financing is a crucial step in the buying process. It's important to be pre-approved for a mortgage before looking seriously at homes. Pre-approval means that you have been fully screened by the lender and approved for a loan; this can be a huge help when the time comes to make an offer. Most sellers will go with candidates that are pre-approved, since there's less risk that the deal will fall through.

Home Warranty

A Weichert Home Protection Plan covers unexpected breakdowns of covered appliances and in major systems like plumbing, heating, electrical and air conditioning. You could pay a small deductible for your covered repairs, or pay hundreds without the Weichert Home Protection Plan services agreement. With so much that can go wrong, a Weichert Home Protection Plan gives you the assurance that there is someone here to help you with a problem on covered items. The service and coverage provided by the Weichert Home Protection Plan delivers real value.