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Real Estate Tips: Buying a Home: Video Series

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In the real estate industry, buying a home is a great investment. Get home buying tips in this free video real estate series.

There are 15 videos in this series:

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  1. Negotiating your real estate agent's commission may get you a better deal at the cost of your home's saleability. Negotiate your real estate agent's commission with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  2. Discount real estate agents are found at local brokerages and online. Hire a discount real state agent with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  3. Closing costs include title insurance, mortgage fees, home inspections, appraisals and more. Estimate closing costs with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  4. To determine how much to offer on a home for sale, first research comparable homes that have sold in the last six months. Calculate an offer with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  5. Making an offer on a home requires calculating in factors such as comparable homes in the area and the closing date. Make an offer on a home with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  6. Making an offer on a home without the representation of an agent still requires visiting a local real estate lawyer to draft an offer. Bid on a home without a real estate agent with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  7. Making an earnest money deposit on a home informs the seller that the buyer is credible and anxious to buy the house. Make an earnest money deposit with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  8. If backing out of a contract on a home, it is easiest to break the contract within the inspection period. Back out of a house contract with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  9. Closing on the sale of the home you are buying requires meeting with your loan office to finalize loan details. Close on the sale of a home with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  10. To get prequalified on a home loan, bring W-9s, tax form information and debt information to a mortgage broker. Learn to get prequalified for a home loan with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  11. Getting preapproved for a home loan requires analyzing annual income, credit score and giving a possible down payment. Get preapproved for a home loan with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  12. Filling out a home loan application can be tedious and confusing without the help of a mortgage broker. Fill out a home loan application with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  13. To get a home warranty, contact local real estate companies or brokerages. Find a home warranty with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  14. Buying a home is a lengthy but relatively simple process. Purchase a home with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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  15. Saving money to buy a home is easy with the right savings account. Save money for a home purchase with tips from a licensed agent in this free video on real estate.

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Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land, along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. Purchasing real estate requires a significant investment, and each parcel of land has unique characteristics, so the real estate industry has evolved into several distinct fields. Specialists are often called on to valuate real estate and facilitate transactions. In this free real estate video series, a licensed agent discusses the various steps to buying a home. Learn about hiring a real estate agent, negotiating the agent's commission and finding a discount agent. Find out how much to offer on a home, how to make an earnest money deposit and how to get a home warranty. Also, get loan advice like getting prequalified for a home loan and saving money for a down payment. Real estate can be a tricky business, but with the right information, buying a home is simple and rewarding.

 
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Richard Blake Richard Blake is a licensed real estate agent that has closed more than 20 times the number of transactions per year than that of the average realtor in Pinellas county, Florida for the last three years. He has received the Presidents Circle award, Executive Club award and the 100% Club award for real estate expertise.dkdk

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