Hassle-Free Homebuying

Perhaps you'd like to take advantage of today's great buyer's market in housing but feel a little intimidated by everything that's involved.

You know the routine: finding the right locale and the right house; negotiating an agreement; putting together a down payment; and selecting the best mortgage available.

There are two things you can do to make every step run smoothly. The first is to select a really professional agent who knows the real estate business, knows your local market, has both a solid reputation for integrity and a solid record of success, and clearly is eager to respond to your needs.

The second is to make you agent your teammate in the literal sense of the word, using teamwork to be sure that the house you ultimately buy is the house you've always wanted.

Making your agent your teammate requires choosing an agent you feel able to trust both as a person and as a professional. And that's no small matter. In real estate as in all areas of business ? as in all aspects of life, actually ? trust can make all the difference in the world.

True teamwork is nearly impossible to achieve unless you stick with one agent throughout the buying process. Buy all means you should shop around ? and shop around carefully ? when you're still deciding which agent to work with. Once you've made that decision, however, don't reverse it unless (and this rarely happens to people who are careful in the first place) something specific happens to make it clear that your choice was unwise.

Teammate status is all the motivation a first-rate agent needs to go all-out in finding houses that suit your needs. And if you're concerned about what it is you're looking for and how much house you think you can afford, your agent can save you huge amounts to time and effort.

If you're not sure how much you can afford, be candid with your agent about that, too. He or she can provide you with some helpful preliminary guidelines and can put you in touch with mortgage lenders who know how to get you focused on an appropriate price range.

It's always a good idea, as you look at listed homes, to give your agent a lot of feedback on what you've seen. Good feedback will refine and sharpen the agent's understanding of your likes and dislikes, which in turn will make it easier to find the house of your dreams.

The ultimate payoff, once again, is that you get to your goal more quickly, expending less time and less effort along the way.

Anyone who have ever done it this way will assure you of one thing: it pays off.

About The Author

W. Troy Swezey is the author of "HASSLE-FREE HOMEBUYING." As a Realtor at Century 21 Paul & Associates, he has helped many individuals with their real estate needs. Visit his web site to download his free e-book, "REAL ESTATE SECRETS EXPOSED." http://www.TroyIsMyRealtor.com or mail to: TroyC21@usa.net

---

Alicante to Mar Menor - You can Still Find Cheap Property in Spain

The Murcia region in Spain benefits from some of the... Read More

Real Estate Values or Just Bad Habits

There are several small businesses that retain hundred year old... Read More

Home Equity Loans ? Beware of Appraisal Fraud

A new report by the independent Demos group has revealed... Read More

The Secret to Maximum Real Estate Profits: Lighting

Lighting is the most important detail of interior Design Psychology... Read More

Buying Property In Spain

It's high time someone advocated the use of common sense... Read More

At Home In Your Overseas Home

Homeownership, in any form, is a big step for most... Read More

Buying Foreclosures - Knowing Why Helps You Buy

One big potential deal-killer in buying foreclosures is the homeowner.... Read More

How Can Real Estate Investors Profit From The Internet?

The Internet is a powerful marketing tool, but just how... Read More

Just Give Me Eleven Reasons to Buy in Dubai

Buying overseas property is not always for the fainthearted but... Read More

Home Sellers Warning for Young Families

If you're thinking about selling your home and moving up,... Read More

Fixing Houses for Resale: Three Beginning Steps to Increase Profits and Have Fun

Real estate investors specializing in fixers make higher profits when... Read More

Buying Houses at Discount Prices

Buying a house is the best way you can create... Read More

Real Estate Lease Option Danger

Why are real estate investors having so much success offering... Read More

Property Investment - Buying A Holiday Home in Cyprus

Cyprus is fast becoming a property hotspot for thousands of... Read More

A Singles Game of Real Estate

This discussion leans toward answering questions asked most often by... Read More

10 Home Purchase Abroad Tips For Success

Are you seeking your little corner of sun drenched heaven... Read More

Forclosure And The Durrett Rule

It's probably happened to you...Folks learn that you know something... Read More

How to Choose Your Real Estate Lender

Because you need quick action when applying for a real... Read More

Investment Real Estate Made Easy ? Make the Most from Each Investment Dollar

When it comes to buying investment real estate, there are... Read More

Home Appraisal Values Are Critical

To most, owning a home is a necessity, but sometimes... Read More

Expenses of Home Ownership

Hopefully all goes smoothly when you purchase your home. In... Read More

What Are the Pitfalls of Marketing a Property Before Its Ready?

Selling quickly is a high priority for some home sellers.... Read More

Back To The Future - Big Changes Are Coming, Get Ready Now

The comments below are quoted from a recent speech by... Read More

Moldy Homes are a Great Investment

Have you seen this in your classifieds? -"Will pay $$$... Read More

Much Ado About Mansionization?

Is there a perpetual shadow hovering over your house? Do... Read More

Property Investors, Scrub Your Thoughts and Start Again - Brazil, Brazil, Brazil!

Brazil Property - FortalezaThe PlaceWhat to do in a place... Read More

First Impressions Will Sell Property Fast!

First impressions count, buyers will have already formed an impression... Read More

Selling Property - Valuing Your Property

Selling property privately has many advantages over using an estate... Read More

Real Estate Investing Skill Acquisition

Real estate investing is not in any list of high... Read More

How To Get The Best Rental Accommodation In The Area By Using Your Capital

My report is for you to use your power to... Read More

Dont Sell It Yourself

Don't sell it yourself! Sometimes a "FSBO," or house "for... Read More

What are the Top 11.5 Criteria for Selecting an Orlando Investment Property

1. Make sure units are larger than 1800 square feet.This... Read More

Tenant/Buyers Have Multiple Options

Lease Purchasing affords the tenant/buyer a wonderful opportunity to get... Read More