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Homeownership:
Wants vs Needs| Using
a Real Estate Agent | Using DPA
| Home Value |
The Offer | Inspection & Closing
| Closing Meeting |
Benefits & Responsibilities as a New Homeowner
Using a Real Estate Agent
According to the National Association of Realtors® Profile
of Home buyers and Sellers, buyers are finding agents in traditional
ways:
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44% were referred by a friend, neighbor or relative |
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13% used an agent from a previous transaction |
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8% saw contact information on a "for sale" sign |
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7% found an agent on the internet |
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6% met at an open house |
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5% each walked into a real estate office |
The same study found the most important factor in choosing an
agent is reputation, followed by knowledge of the neighborhood.
Next: Using Down Payment Assistance
Wants vs Needs| Using
a Real Estate Agent | Using DPA
| Home Value |
The Offer | Inspection & Closing
| Closing Meeting |
Benefits & Responsibilities as a New Homeowner
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