Whether you are a first time home buyer or one who has gone thru the process before, you will be confronted with many issues.  The entire procedure can be very challenging both to your mental stability as well as to your financial stability unless you have guidance along the way.  That guidance can come from many different sources and should be employed to make the transition from searching for a home to finally moving into your new home.  

Those sources are:

• Real Estate Agent
• Mortgage Loan Broker
• Building Inspector
• City Occupancy Inspector
• Title Company
• Lawyer
• Accountant
• Remodeling Contractor

As a real estate agent who believes that the potential buyer can't have enough assistance in getting ready to make a significant financial commitment, I have numerous Buyer's Checklists that would be very beneficial for the potential buyer.  Those checklists are:

• 5 of the Most Common Hidden Defects in Real Property
• 5 Proven Checklists to Help Keep You on Track and Avoid Common Buyer Mistakes
• 5 Simple Steps to Becoming a "Smart" Buyer
• 6 Keys to Making You and Your Offer Look GREAT!
• 6 Truths About Today's Marketplace that will Help Any Buyer Be More Realistic
• 7 Quesitons a Buyer Should Ask An Agent Prior To Making Their Agent Selection
• 8 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Unpleasant Surprises When Buying A Home
• 9 Issues To Consider BEFORE Buying a Condominium
• 10 Key Questions To Ask A Home Inspector Before Hiring One
• 13 Common Contingencies That Buyers Might Consider Putting Into Their Offer to Purchase
• "Don'ts" Every Home Buyer Should Know
• 21+ Common Closing Costs For Buyers
• 23 Ingredients To Successfully Selecting a Contractor Or Home Remodeler For Buyers
• 12+ Steps Of Rules & Regulations Every Home Buyer Should Be Aware Of Before Buying
• A Proven "3 Step Approach" To Selecting The Right Property
• Are You A Ready, Willing & Able Buyer?  7 Critical Issues To Consider
• Attention Condo Buyers: 3 Warning Signs That Could Cost You Thousands Of Dollars
• Before You Continue Your Pursuit Of  Buying  Your New Home..The Big "Big 3" Questions to Ask Yourself
• Do I Need An Agent When Buying A Home? 9 Critical Points
• Home Warranty Policy Checklists ... For Buyers
• Location..Location...Location ..7 Characteristics Of An Economically Healthy Neighborhood
• Prioritizing Your Needs As A Buyer...30+ Home Buying Issues To Consider
• Searching For Your Next HOme...11 Questions To Ask Yourself
• The Final "Walk-Thru"  ... 36 Items You May Want To Consider
• The Top 8 Reasons For Using A Professional Real Estate Agent
• The Top 10 Service Providers You'll Want to Consider Using The Next Time You Purchase A Home
• 3 Major Tax Issues Every Buyer Of Real Estate Needs To Know
• Do I Have A Valid & Enforceable Contract?  6 Essential Elements Of Most Real Estate Contracts
• 9 Things Every Buyer Needs To Know About Title Insurance
• Buyer Goal Worksheet
• Getting Yourself "In Shape" To Buy Your Next Home
• The top 5 Steps To Buying Your Next Home That Could Save You Thousands of Dollars

FINANCIAL CHECKLISTS

• 5+Key Components To Most Adjustable Rate Mortgages
• 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Shopping For The Best Loan
• 6 Ideas On "How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down"
• 6 Items That Combine To Make Up Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
• 9 Things Most Lenders Focus On When Evaluating A Property For Lending Purposes
• 12 Things To consider When Getting A Fixed Rate Loan
• 14 Questions To Ask All Lenders
• 26 Questions To Ask When Getting An ARM Loan
• Cash Strapped?  Down Payment Obstacles Can Be Overcome With Some Creativity!
• Evaluating Yourself From A Lender's Point Of View ... 5 Critical Areas To Consider
• Home Loan Application Checklist
• 5 Types of Mortgages That Will Help Save Your Thousands

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FINALLY...Once you have purchased your home and before you move in, you will have the usual pain of setting up your home services.  Those home services include:  telephone, satellite TV/Cable, electric, water, gas, home security,internet, newspaper and others.  You can either do this yourself and make all of those calls (plus waiting for a customer service representative) or you can use the service that I found:  One Source Solutions.  You can go to their website or you can call them for a one-stop service who will do all of the necessary work of getting you set-up with these services.  Best of all, it is free.

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This is quite a collection of checklists that can make a major difference in your home buying decisions.  To obtain any of these lists, give me a call at 314-570-5125 or fill out this form.