1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a

home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each

month for housing.

2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your

expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of

priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.

3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have

enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a

lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache

later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.

4. Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one

or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be ready to

make the final decision on your own.

5. Decide your moving timeline. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to

sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area? All of these factors will

help you determine when you should move.

6. Think long term. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in

a few years, or do you hope to stay in this home for a longer period? This

decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of

mortgage terms that will best suit you.

7. Insist on a home inspection. If possible, get a warranty from the seller to

cover defects for one year.

8. Get help from a REALTOR0«. Hire a real estate professional who specializes in

buyer representation. Unlike a listing agent, whose first duty is to the seller,

a buyer’s representative is working only for you. Buyer’s reps are usually paid

out of the seller’s commission payment.

                (Use this form when you locate a property you are interested in from a magazine or paper)

 

Magazine/Paper Name:____________________________Date/Issue:_______________

 

Agency & Agent Name:________________________________Phone:___________________

 

Property Ad #:____________  First 2 Lines of Ad Text:_____________________________

 

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Magazine/Paper Name:____________________________Date/Issue:_______________

 

Agency & Agent Name:________________________________Phone:___________________

 

Property Ad #:____________  First 2 Lines of Ad Text:_____________________________

 

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Magazine/Paper Name:____________________________Date/Issue:_______________

 

Agency & Agent Name:________________________________Phone:___________________

 

Property Ad #:____________  First 2 Lines of Ad Text:____________________________

 

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Magazine/Paper Name:____________________________Date/Issue:_______________

 

Agency & Agent Name:________________________________Phone:___________________

 

Property Ad #:____________  First 2 Lines of Ad Text:____________________________

 

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Lisa Glowacki - Real Estate Broker RI & MA  (401) 369-1766   lgtiv@aol.com

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                                 Property Information Form

                                           (Use this form when you locate property while dirving)

 

House number and Street Name:_______________________________________________

 

If on Corner    Corner of:_______________________and___________________________

 

Agency Name on Sign:________________________ Agent Name:___________________

 

Phone numbers:___________________________________________________________

 

 

House number and Street Name:_____________________________________________

 

If on Corner     Corner of:____________________and___________________________

 

Agency Name on Sign:_____________________ Agent Name:_____________________

 

Phone numbers:___________________________________________________________