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One might assume all you need to purchase a home is a loan officer, but in actuality, after going through the process, you will realize that you have employed a small army.
Unless you are extremely rich, you will need to borrow money in order to buy your house. This is where the loan officer comes in. You can find a loan officer through a Mortgage Company, a bank, or a mortgage broker. If you have financial problems, you are better off with a broker who has relationships with several banks. If you have great credit you may be, better off shopping banks and mortgage companies yourself. If you have doubts about your credit worthiness, get pre-approved before you start your house search
Realtors list the house for the owner, and assist buyers in looking for and writing a contract to purchase the house. One thing you must remember when working with a realtor is the realtor works for the seller no matter what. After all, they get paid by the seller. To protect yourself it would not hurt to find a buyers realtor whose first loyalty will be to you.
When buying a house, you will find you need to deal with the credit reporting agencies and anyone you may owe money. If your credit is not perfect, you may find yourself becoming familiar with the credit reporting agencies and the companies who report that you owe them. Depending on how soon you are looking to buy, you may have to pay them off and dispute with them later. Your best bet is making sure your credit report is clean before you start the buying process.
Buyers seldom deal directly with the seller, but the seller has a huge impact on your purchase. Since selling a house can be an emotional experience, a seller may reject a contract based on the aggressiveness of language, or the attitude or the buyer. It is best for both parties to be as invisible to each other as possible.
In addition to these people you will find that you need do deal with more players before you can close on your home. You will need a house inspector to make sure the house is in good condition and that your purchase is a good investment. The exterminator will check for termites and other infestations and certify that a house is ”°clean”± or that it needs treatment. The appraiser will guarantee that your house is worth what you are paying. If the appraiser does not feel your house is worth the asking price, you may not receive your mortgage. The surveyor will compare the county records to the land boundaries around the house. He will provide a written plot of your home and property that will solve any problems and questions that may arise later. Finally, your lawyer will further protect you from an unfair contract as well as complete the sale. They draw up all the papers to transfer ownership, witness signing of the papers, and submit the documents to the proper government offices on your behalf. If you do not have a relationship with a lawyer, your realtor or mortgage officer will refer them to you. |
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