Helpful Hints

                       How to Choose the Right Home

• Determine Price
• Choose your top three essential features
• Determine preferred locations and then expand from there
• How much work do you want to do?
   

• How do I know what I can afford?
• How do I get approved for a mortgage?
• How do I start looking for my new home?
• What options should I consider when looking for the right home?
• What expenses exist compared to renting?
• How do I make an offer?
• What is the Closing day?
   

• When is the right time to sell?
• How do I know what my home is worth?
• What do I have to do to get my home ready to sell?
• Should I try to sell my home privately first?
• Why should I list my home with a REALTOR®?
   

• Lifestyle benefits
• Types of condominiums
• The Declaration and ByLaws
• What are common area fees?
• What amenities are included?
• Reserve Funds
   

• When to call movers
• Packing tips
• Who to call: phone, cable/internet,electricity, water, oil
• When to see lawyer
• Forwarding your mail