Thinking
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Ask yourself important questions
such as:
- Where do I want to live?
- How much can I afford?
- Are schools a factor?
- What style of home do I prefer?
- How much renovation and remodeling am I willing to do?
- How big a house do I want? How many rooms?
- What features are important?
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Looking
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Get familiar with the market. Drive around
the areas that interest you and get an idea of what's available.
Always remain objective. Look beyond the window dressing
at things like general upkeep, water leaks, appliances and
fixtures, windows and doors and how your furnishing will fit in.
A home inspection is also a good idea to determine whether you
make an offer.
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Purchasing
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Once you settle on a home, it's important to make
the right offer. Your Royal LePage
Realtor©
is an expert on what comparable houses are selling for,
assessing the condition of the house, and judging the type of
competition you may face - as well as drafting the offer.
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Closing
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Closing refers to the transfer of ownership of a
property from seller to buyer. In some places, "round table"
closings bring all parties together. In others, buyers and
sellers complete the process though separate individual
appointments with their lawyers.
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Moving
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Here are some commonly overlooked pre-move
arrangements:
- Before you book a mover,
get several quotes
- Arrange to have your utilities read on the day you leave and
have bills forwarded to your new address.
- Arrange to have your utilities turned on and telephone and
cable connected on the day the sale closes on your new home.
- Send change-of-address cards ( from the post office ) well
before moving day.
- Ask your dentist, doctor, pharmacist, and optometrist to
transfer medical, dental and prescription records.
- Change the address on your driver's license and other personal
documents effective the day of the move.
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