Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Required Documentation When Buying or Selling
Your REALTOR® - for Buyer - Vi Brown
Your REALTOR’S® Experience
Buying a Home
The Beginning
Consumer Concerns
The ‘Door Opener’
Meeting with the REALTOR®
Making Appointments for Showings
‘Shopping’
The Offer
Setting up Appointment to Present Offer
Presenting Offer
Accepted Offer
Removing Subjects/Conditions
Processing Paperwork
More about Financing Options - Vi Brown
Obtaining Financing
Some Mortgage Terms
Mortgage Options
Mortgage Approval in Writing
Closing Costs
Other Costs
Your Home Inspector - Robert Hughes
Your Home Inspector’s Background
Why Do I Need a Home Inspection?
A Home Inspection Should NOT be Considered an Insurance Policy
Major and Minor Issues
What Does a Home Inspector Really Do?
Generalist vs. Specialist
Maintain vs. Replace
What a Home Inspector Can’t Do!
Why Didn’t the Inspector See It?
Some Problems Can Only be Discovered by Living in a House
The Inspector and the REALTOR®
The Inspector and the Buyer
The Inspector and the Owner
Home Inspection Myths and Misconceptions
The Walk Through
Your Lawyer - for Buyer - Kelly Orr
Your Lawyer’s Experience
You Have Accepted Offer
Charges on Title - Removable
Charges on Title – Not Removable
Assessing and Understanding Your Other Conditions
Binding Contract of Purchase and Sale
The Legal Process
Your Appointment with Me
Insurance Binder
Filing Documents and Completion
After Completion
Your REALTOR® - for Seller - Vi Brown
For Sale by Owner (FSBO)
Contacting Your REALTOR®
CMA - Comparative Market Analysis
Preparing for the Listing Appointment
The Appointment
Marketing
Paperwork
Measuring Home
Photos
Concluding Listing Appointment
Examining Some Real Estate Traditions - Vi Brown
Open House
The Office Tour
Your Home Stager - Josée Lalonde
A Little about Me
Home Staging
Hiring a Professional Home Stager
The Staging Process: From Consultation to Open House!
Degrees of Home Staging
Other Services
Time and Money
Your Lawyer - for Seller - Kelly Orr
You Have Accepted Offer
Establishing Contact
Charges on Title - Removable
The Legal Process
Receipt and Payout of Funds
Document Package
Post Completion Matters
Appendix A
A Final Word
