STEPS TO BUYING A HOME

Paul Henry — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:16:00 GMT

#1. Ask a realtor for some refferals to a lending institution so you can get pre-quailified for the purchase of your home. This will save you time and money in the long run during your search. This is a very easy procedure to do. You will know what you can afford once this is completed.

#2 Great! You have been pre-qualified and now its time to choose a realtor to help you find your dream home! Dont be afraid to ask questions when interveiwing a realtor, such as how long have you been selling real estate? Do you have anyone that we can call, such as a refferal. Banks are great to ask about a realtor, and also title companys, as they work with most of the realtors in your area. Sit down with your realtor and see if you have that comfort zone feeling. Usually trust yourself, as to how you feel about the communication when you are talking with him or her.

#3 Once you start to look at homes, again ask questions about the home. Check on schools, bussing, shopping, employment. Hire an inspector if you write an offer on the home.

Move Countdown; Keeping your move in check !

Paul Henry — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:55:00 GMT

FIVE weeks before moving day; Contact your oving company to make arrangements. Remove items from your attic, basement and other hidden storage area's.Start using things you cant move, such as frozen foods, and cleaning supplies.Contact the chamber in your new location for local information.If your employer is helping with the cost of your move, contact them to see what is your responsibility, and which items are theres.Contact the IRS and/or your accountant for information on what could be deductable.

FOUR weeks before; Obtain a change of address kit from your post office. Arrange special transport for the family pets and plants. Contact service companys ( gas, electric, oil, water, telephone, cable t.v. and trash collection to inform them of your move out date and also your move in date to your new home.

Three weeks before; Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for your moving trip if needed. Dont make plane reservaions for the same day that you're moving. House closings are often delayed and other unexpected situations do often arise.

TWO weeks before; Have your car serviced for the trip.Begin to inventory and evaluate your possessions. What can be sold, donated, or just tossed out. Habitat for humanity will usually come and pick those items up for free! Make a list of everyone you need to notify about your move; freinds, family, doctors, creditors. Locate all auto licensing and registartion documents. Contact schools, dentist, lawyers, and ask for your personal records if you are changing doctors or dentist.

MOVING DAY ! Make sure someone responsible is at the home at all times to answer any questions. Record all utility meter readings. Make specia; arrangements for pets and small children to keep them safe on moving day. Defrost the refrigetrator, and freezer. Organize and set aside the things that you're with you, including personal items that you may need immedediately upon arrival, so they dont get loaded in the moving van. Get your moving van drivers contact information.

UPON arriaval; Have a floor plan for the movers to make the placement of your furniture a better experience. Driver and crew should assemble all items that had to be dismanteled. Take a note of all of your inventory to check for any damaged items.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE AN ENJOYABLE MOVE!!!

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STEPS TO BUYING A HOME

Move Countdown; Keeping your move in check !