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This first time home buyer flowchart helps to demystify the home buying process. From establishing affordability, to credit scores, down payment information, and the proper documents you need. You might notice this is from another lender, but the information is the same for all lenders and for soon to be home buyers.If you have any questions at all give me a call.
Should you buy a home through the seller's agent?
With home prices on the rise and for-sale homes in short supply in some markets, it's no wonder home buyers are looking for an edge. Some think that making an offer through the seller's agent, rather than their own buyer's agent, will save them money and provide an advantage amongst multiple offers. The answer isn't exactly clear since there are both pros and cons to purchasing a home through the seller's agent. Reduced commission? Maybe. Some listing agents will indeed give the seller a break on their commission if there is no buyer's agent, but that's not automatic. Rather, it's solely up to the agent to decide. Some listing agents -- not all, but some -- will offer a discount to the seller if they find their own buyer. In that case, a seller might say, 'I have these (two offers) and one is from my listing agent and one is from a buyer's agent, so instantly, I save maybe 1 percent. That does happen. Sometimes, not all the time. Most agents unde...
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