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A
real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or
selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports,
mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page
government-mandated settlement statements. New laws came into effect
on July 1, 2003 that may affect you.
A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you
avoid delays or costly mistakes.
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| 2.
Selling
or buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong market like
ours, selling a home takes time. And it usually takes another
30-45 days for the transaction to close after an offer is accepted.
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| 3.
Real
estate has its own language. If you don't know a CMA from a PUD, you
can understand why it's important to work with someone who speaks
that language..
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| 4.
REALTORS®
have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a
lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase.
And even if you've done it before, laws and regulations change.
That's why having an expert on your side is critical.
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5.
REALTORS®
provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and
security, not just four walls and roof, home selling or buying is
often a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is
the biggest purchase they'll every make. Having a concerned, but
objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business
and emotional issues most important to you.
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