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How can a real estate agent help a first time buyer?

How can a real estate agent in Orlando, Florida help a first time homebuyer?

First Time HomebuyersIf you are a first time buyer, an experienced real estate agent can guide you through the process of buying a home, and make it all much easier. The real estate agent will consult with you about the different types of mortgages, help you find a reputable lender, and advise you about how you can structure the deal, so you can save money.  Your real estate agent will help you to determine the price range that you can afford, and get valuable information about the neighborhood you are considering.

To buy a homein Orlando Florida, you need to understand the Central Florida home buying process, the Orlando market and more. Knowledge and experience can save you time, money, aggrivation and worse, and that's why it pays to hire a real estate professional. Buying a home, of course, involves much more than driving around neighborhoods and looking at homes. An experienced real estate agent, will offer you the following 12 services (and many more) to make your house hunting a successful and satisfying process.

Your Orlando real estate agent will:

1.    Go over your present and future housing plans to help you decide what kind of home will best suit you.

2.    Go over your budget, to help you arrive at a realistic, affordable price range.

3.    Explore with you all the suitable homes for sale in the Central Florida Multiple Listing Service.

4.    Acquaint you with the area, the variety of neighborhoods, shopping spots, and  educational, social, & recreational facilities.

5.    Explain the differences within each Orlando area neighborhood, to help you decide which is most compatible with your interests, lifestyle and investment plans.

6.    Show you any home listed by their real estate office, by any other MLS Real Estate agent, any home advertised by any agency's yard sign, and even homes listed for sale by owner.

7.    Help you evaluate the advantages and/or drawbacks among the various homes you examine.

8.    Provide you with the specific information you need about Orlando area taxes, government, laws, and homeowner association bylaws.

9.    Guide you concerning the various financing plans currently available for home purchases, including first time homebuyer assistance.

10.  Present your offers during offer and counter-offer negotiations.

11.  Assist you through the process of home inspection and buyer/seller agreement concerning responsibility for property condition and conveyances.

12.  Counsel you throughout settlement procedures, to make sure that your interests are well protected.

How much will you have to pay your Orlando real estate agent?

The best part is that you will not be required to pay your real estate agent anything! Real estate agents are paid by the sellers, and the buyers don't have to pay them anything.

Above are only 12 of the many services real estate agents provide to Orlando home buyers.  To get started, simply contact an experienced real estate agent.  They'll help you begin the process by determining what price you can afford, and assist you in finding a reputable lender.



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Posted on October 04, 2007 13:09:47 by Christopher.Myers

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