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Buyer Agency

Buying a house today can be a simple and easy process, even for a first time home buyer. It’s as simple as choosing to work with a Realtor® as your buyer’s agent! How else are you going to get the information you need to make one of the biggest purchases of your life?

First, it’s not out of the ordinary to interview a couple of agents. Arrange a meeting with one to talk about what you’re looking for and to find out how that agent works. They’ll explain the process to you and go over any concerns that you have. Being comfortable with your agent will make your purchase a much more enjoyable experience.

Second, when you start looking at homes, your buyer’s agent can point out adverse facts to you that you may not have considered otherwise. Things like future resale value, furniture placement in a vacant house, or how in the world you’re going to paint that 16 foot wall over the stairway! But most important, your buyer’s agent can help you negotiate the best deal possible for you!

Did you know that if your agent isn’t working for you as a buyer’s agent, they have to work in the best interest of the seller? How is that helping you? Doesn’t the seller already have an agent working for them? You bet!

Take advantage of the services your agent offers to help you. After all, it doesn’t cost a buyer anything! The only thing your agent will ask in return is that you work with them exclusively. Happy house hunting, and I’m always open for an interview!

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Homes Sold In The Lake Country Area

Wow, homes are really moving! You can see here that the first time home buyers are starting to heat up the market. One reason we’re seeing so much traffic in these price ranges is the first time buyer tax credit.

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Buyers have to be in their house by the end of November in order to take advantage of the credit. And what better time to buy? The interest rates are low and prices are affordable. Call me to see any home out there!

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100 Days!

For those of you who are still on the fence when it comes to buying a house this year, time is ticking away! The $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers is only good if the buyer is in their new home by November 30th. That means you have roughly 100 days left to find the house and write the offer! Remember, once you get an offer accepted it will take at least 30 days to get it to a closing. Lately it’s taking closer to 45 days, and that’s if nothing comes up in the meantime to delay things further. If you haven’t written on something by the middle of October, there’s a good chance the $8,000 tax credit could pass you by! Interest rates are still great, prices are down, and there is good inventory out there. But it’s going fast. Get in touch with me today for help finding your new home, ltremaine@shorewest.com. What are you waiting for?

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