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Top 10 Items For First-Time Homebuyers

Charity Malmberg by Charity Malmberg
June 1, 2018
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1. RESEARCH, INTERVIEW AND SELECT A REALTOR (NOT A SALES ASSOCIATE). REALTORS have to abide by a code of ethics, sales associates do not. Select one who asks more questions about you and your wants than talks about himself or herself. Make sure they can prep you for the current market.

2. RESEARCH AND INTERVIEW LENDERS (NOT ALL ARE CREATED EQUAL). Don’t just go with the cheapest – it could cost you more in the long run. Local companies historically provide more customizable and higher levels of customer service. Their reputation relies on it.

3. RESEARCH AND CHECK FOR TESTIMONIALS OF ANY REFERRED TITLE COMPANIES. You have the right to choose your title company. Where your policy protection comes from is important and you want to make sure you have a reputable company backed by a strong underwriter That will still be around if anything should arise.

4. DETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD. Consider mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, association fees and all of the ancillary costs of owning a home. Furnace, heater, roof might need replacing, etc.

5. PRIOR TO WORKING WITH A LENDER, check your own credit score.

6. WHEN YOU MOVE BE SURE TO HAVE A BAG OR BOX HANDY with the following items: toilet paper, tooth brush, garbage bags, flashlight and pizza coupons.

7. DON’T PASS ON HAVING AN INSPECTION. Could be a costly mistake.

8. IF YOU HAVE PETS, keep an eye on them. Their world is disrupted as well.

9. EXPECT TO DO A WALK THROUGH PRIOR TO CLOSING. Catch any last-minute items after the personal belongings have been moved out and if any damage occurred. If the sellers were to leave any personal belongings, make sure those are still there.

10. YOU’RE ALMOST THERE. Expect about an hour for your closing and make sure if you bring your children they have something to do to keep them busy while you review and sign the last of the paperwork.

Provide the above checklist and prove you are a valuable resource to your first-time homebuyers.

Charity Malmberg

Charity Malmberg

Charity Malmberg, responsible for the creation of Trademark Title Services Inc., currently operates as the chief operating officer. She has over 15 years of title industry experience as a closer, manager and business owner. Prior to her experience in title, she was a licensed real estate salesperson. She has maintained her license not to sell, but to keep her knowledgeable and informed on the industry topics that affect her business clients. Membership of the ALTA, MLTA, MMA and REALTOR® associations has allowed her to educate her staff, clients and consumers – a number one priority for Charity and Trademark Title Services, Inc.

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