Buyer's agent: Don't be afraid to interview several and choose the best fit, if you're not sure about your buyers' agent, it'll be more difficult to trust them when it comes time to talk terms. A buyers agent works for you, is there to answer questions and explain all the little details about the contract you are signing.
Shop around for mortgages. When looking, don't be afraid to ask the hard questions; What did the seller disclose about the property? Can I see the attic? How old [exactly] is the roof, furnace, water heater? Ask about a warranty. And finally, this advice from my buyer's agent, "love the house, don't fall *in* love with the house. You don't own it until you sign for it..." will ---- William H. Bowen Webmaster ALSTOM's Energy Management & Markets Business "Your friendly neighborhood Webmaster" [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.esca.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 1:02 PM Subject: first house questions... > All of you guys have so much worldy experience, maybe you guys can > help...I'm buying my first house and I just learned that I've been > preapproved for my mortgage, but I was wondering, are houses negotiable like > cars, or should I just take the asking price? > > Also I am just working with the mortgage guy that the person who is selling > the house refered me too, and I'm sure they are running some sort of > deal...they all are (damn capitalist pigs!). Is this a good idea, or should > I hunt around for different mortgage guys? The house guy is saying "another > agent" is showing the same house, and I get the feeling he is trying to rush > me...gives me bad vibes. > > Last question, the mortgage guy keeps talking about FHA loans and I have no > clue what they are, but it sounds governmental, and I don't want the govt > hosing up my house. Anybody have any advice, or info about the FHA thing? > > That said...just an fyi from what I've learned so far, apparently it's > pretty easy to get into a house with no money down these days. That's > incredible if you ask me. > > jon > > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
