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Don't have an inside track? It's time
to consult with a professional . . . |
Are you
about to take one of the most important steps
of a
lifetime, the selection and purchase of some kind of
real estate? If you are like thousands of others,
you are seeking something in the country or in a
small town. You see, more and more Americans are
moving to small towns or in the country to establish
a lifestyle away from the big city
or suburbs. |
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If
you have decided to make this move, finding what
you want might appear impossible. But this
decision doesn’t have to be overwhelming, so if
you don’t have an inside track about what’s for
sale and where,
it is time to consult a
professional. What’s the first thing to do? Find
free real estate publications that have properties
in the areas where you want to buy. Or, use the
internet to select the area and type of properties
you are interested in. This will also guide you in
finding a licensed real estate professional that
can assist you in finding a property quickly and
efficiently.
Remember, many small town
or country real estate companies
serve a large surrounding area. Once you have
selected a realty professional, discuss with
him/her the type of property that is suitable for
your needs. To do this, you must ask yourself some
questions.
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Is my family still growing? |
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Do I want
minimum grounds
upkeep? Maybe just a garden? |
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Do I plan to own horses or
several animals? |
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Do I need to be
within commuting distance of a certain town for job possibilities? |
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Am I a fixer-upper, or a total
zilch with a hammer? |
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Will I be using it as a second home? |
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Will I keep the
property to use for retirement or as investment? |
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What is most
important about the lifestyle
I want to accomplish? |
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Next, provide information to the
salesperson about what you can afford.
This way, he/she has the tools
to assist you, including how much a bank
may lend
you, and on what basis it is calculated.
Once a price range is established, the salesperson will have the information to help you find the right property within
your guidelines. |
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As you inspect
properties, your salesperson will get a sense of what you like or
dislikes. Sometimes it takes a few trips to various properties for you to establish the parameters that are appropriate for you and your family. In a sense, you are establishing a relationship with your realty expert that will help both of you in this exciting time. |
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Once you
are ready to make an offer,
your realty professional will act as an intermediary between you and the seller. He/she will help negotiate price, down payment, contingencies, closing dates and anything else
needed to bring the sale to
a satisfactory conclusion. Select an agent that will be your guide, your diplomat, and your trusted advisor, as you pursue your property ownership objectives. |
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About United Country
United Country Real
Estate is the largest fully
integrated franchise network of
conventional real estate and
auction
real estate professionals in the
United States. Based in Kansas City,
Mo., the company has been an
innovator in real estate marketing
since 1925.
United Country supports
nearly 675 offices across the U.S.
and
in Costa Rica with a unique,
comprehensive marketing program that
includes one of the largest
portfolios of property marketing web
sites (more than 1,000 separate
sites), seven proprietary real
estate catalogs with a cumulative
distribution of 1.5 million, an
extensive, current buyer database
and national advertising of
properties to more than 90 million
potential buyer prospects a
week. United Country has been
recognized by Dun and Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com as the top U.S. real
estate franchise, the Wall Street
Journal as a top 1
percent franchise
and Entrepreneur Magazine's
Franchise 500® as a top
100 global franchise.
NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
2820 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO
64154
816-420-6200 www.unitedcountry.com |
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