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Buying and Selling a Home

Audience: Recommended for those who are considering buying or selling a home
Length: 2-4 hours
Materials: Each participant will receive a 70-plus page workbook, which reviews each topic covered and provides resources and a glossary for future use

 

Course Description:

Participants attending this course will develop a general understanding of the process involved in purchasing and selling a home. By working through interactive course exercises, participants will be better able to monitor their real estate transactions.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the costs of home ownership.
  • Find out how to research neighborhoods and locate the right house based on need and desired features.
  • Define important lending terms.
  • Describe twelve different types of mortgage loans offered.
  • Calculate how much of a home one can afford.
  • Uncover valuable tips for buyers and sellers.
  • Distinguish between an agent, a broker, and a Realtor.
  • Find out when it makes sense to remodel and/or trade up.
  • Review the economics of home selling.
  • Recognize the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved for a loan.
  • Obtain necessary information about home inspections and contingencies.
  • Learn to use six essential guidelines when making an offer.
  • Go over how to properly prepare a home for sale.
  • Review the top five reasons for slow home sales.
  • Set a correct asking price for a home.
  • Discover the pros and cons of for sale by owner listings.
  • Get information on tax benefits of home ownership, refinancing, pre-paying mortgages, and more.

 

 

 

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