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Real Estate for the Rest of Us. Goals of Workshop. Participants will learn about the print resources that will educate them in the house buying and selling process Participants will become familiar with the electronic resources available to support them in buying and selling a house
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Goals of Workshop • Participants will learn about the print resources that will educate them in the house buying and selling process • Participants will become familiar with the electronic resources available to support them in buying and selling a house • Participants will some of the important factors in the home buying process
Key to Mastering the Real Estate Market • Do Your Homework! • Get your Financial House in order!
Do Your Homework!! • Read current literature • Read local paper and Wall Street Journal • Take a workshop at an adult ed center or local community center • Do research on the real estate market in your target community.
Select a specific geographic area • Length of commute/ Public transportation • School systems • Medical services • Cultural events or venues • Extended family • Recreational facilities
Pre-qualify • How much can I afford ? • Get your free credit reports.
Shop for a home • Learn about home buying programs • Find a good agent • Look at properties • Go to Open Houses
Negotiate the best deal and make the offer • Research recent real estate transactions in neighborhood
Get financing • Open escrow
Preparing your home to sell Curb appeal Staging your home Check B&T for real estate transactions in your neighborhood.
Go to Internet!!!! • http://realestateknapsack.wordpress.com