Home Buyer Resource Center
- 5 Steps to Becoming a Smart Buyer
- Keys to Make Your Offer Look Great
- Ways to Protect Yourself When Purchasing
- Getting Ready to be a First Time Buyer
- 5 Reasons to Buy New
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- Proof of ability to pay - A preapproval letter from your lender (or proof of funds, if paying cash) should be attached to the contract.
- Earnest money - Often buyers try to put too little earnest money. Make it look attractive to the seller.
- Realistic price - Offer a realistic price for the property, based on recent sales comparables in the area.
- Don't overload the stipulations - Be careful not to include too many terms, conditions & contingencies. Only include the ones you really need and want.
- Summarize your offer - Make a list of the strong features of your offer and include it with the contract.
- Humanize yourself - Include a written personal introduction to the seller. Give facts about why you want the home.
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