What a great time to buy real estate!....Prices are lower than ever….mortgage rates are lower than ever….there are great financing options available….and there are tons of houses on the market!  Seriously, what more could anyone want?

Here are some links that will help you with the buying process—all the way from just thinking about it, to closing and moving into your new home.  As always, feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like to discuss anything related to real estate.

Prequalifying for a mortgage—What does it mean to prequalify and why should I do it before purchasing? 

The Buying Process —A step-by-step guide to the process of purchasing and financing a home.

How a Realtor Gets Paid—As a Buyer, utilizing the services of a Realtor typically doesn’t cost you anything.  Here’s how it works.

Financing Information—It helps to understand the financing ins and outs as you begin the process of finding your new home.

Calculate Your Payments—Visit this site to see what your mortgage payments will be under various scenarios.

Buyer’s Wish List—Click here to start thinking about your “must haves” and your “want to haves”.

How Marsha Can Help You—Take advantage of my years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of the market to make your transaction go smoothly.

Home Inspections—Here is information on home inspections, inspectors, and what happens after the inspection is done.

Home Warranties—Take a look at general information on home warranties, and visit the sites of some recommended home warranty companies to compare their coverage and rates.

Contracts and Other Important Documents—There’s a lot of paperwork in a real estate transaction (and more all the time it seems).  Here are some of the forms you’ll be asked to sign throughout the process.  Not all will apply to every transaction.

Moving Checklist—Okay, so you’ve found your home and are eagerly awaiting the day you get the keys.  Whether you are moving across the country or just across town, there are lots of details to think about.  I’m a big fan of checklists, so here are some that will help you with everything from planning your move to turning on your utilities.

Need a Realtor in Another Area? As part of my service to you, I can refer you to a Real Estate Professional in your area who can help you with the sale of your current home. This referral costs you nothing … and it allows you to be comfortable in the knowledge that you are receiving the very best in real estate services.

Remember, contact me anytime I can be helpful to you!

Marsha Morrison, Broker/Salesperson

Coldwell Banker Hartung

marsha@marshamorrison.com

Phone 850-508-8810

Office 850-386-6160