online services for their entire home-search and home-buying process. Failure to establish personal touch with home loan lenders, sellers, real estate agents, etc., could lead to expensive misunderstandings or even put you at a bargaining disadvantage, leaving with a home purchase you’re not satis fi ed with, in terms of both the property’s condition as well as th e fin al sales price. In the end, you’ll be much less stressed and will likely save a lot of money if you hire a real, in-person real estate agent to work alongside you throughout the process. It’s better to simply take the plunge at the outset and handle these important items in person whenever you can. Avoiding making these common buyers’ mistakes, whether you’re looking to buy your fir st starter home, or you’re selling a home in search of another one that will meet your changing needs, can help you make the right choices at the right time, so you end up fin ancially prepared for the right home for you, at a price you can a ff ord. HOW TO GAIN AN ADVANTAGE: As I’ve said before, probably the most important part of your home search and home-buying process should be hiring a real estate agent to work alongside you throughout this entire process, from beginning to end. But not just any agent will do; you must choose the right real estate agent — someone who can help you avoid all of these common buyer mistakes (both fir st-time buyers and veteran buyers), as well as any other potential issues, and set you up for success in the home that’s right for you, at a price you can a ff ord. Please refer back to Chapter 2 on fin ding and selecting the right agent for you.
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