Meredith, a good, LOCAL Realtor has asociations with lenders and they can suggest those lenders that are a good fit for your situation. If you blindly start going fromone bank to the next, the experience won't be pleasurable. A GOOD local Realtor will listen to your wants and needs and search the listings to find homes that match your guidelines. A good local REALTOR is a portal to everything in the home buying process. The choice on how, when adn/or if to act is always yours but I stand by my answer: FIND A GOOD LOCAL REALTOR. - Wed May 28 2008, 08:22
A Realtor. That's the best place to begin. they will guide you through the process. - Wed May 28 2008, 08:02
Do THEY have a Realtor that is representing THEM and not the seller? If not, that was mistake #1.
If they are in an agency relationship with a Realtor, it's difficult and probably a violation of some rule somewhere for me to comment on anything specific regarding the transaction. I WILL say that every buyer should have their own Realtor. It costs you nothing as a buyer to do this. The seller pays the fees (at least in Ohio). I wish you the best. - Thu Apr 10 2008, 05:46
Seller motivation is your best friend. A good Realtor that knows (and enjoys!) negotiating is your second best friend. There are great OHFA rates for Ohio first time buyers too. This is THE great time to buy!
You are not limted to area, price or anything else. - Wed Apr 9 2008, 06:49
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