St Louis Open House Resources and Information
Home Buyer Resources
- What is the single most important rule in house hunting?
- What are some questions I should ask a prospective agent?
- What can a real estate agent do for me that I can’t do for myself?
- Who pays the fee of a buyer's agent?
- What do real estate agents mean when they say the three most important factors in selecting a house are "location, location, location"?
- Why is it smart to size up the schools before buying a house?
- Is it better to buy in a new home area or a resale community?
- What advice would you give to help me decide between my two favorite houses?
- Beyond the house itself, what should I look for in the property?
- Are there guidelines to how much a buyer should offer?
- Should I ask for a home inspection before I buy?
- What are some inside tips to close a deal if the seller won’t budge on price?
- What do I need to know about closing on my home?
- What are some typical closing costs?
- We’re a little tight on cash. How can we shift some settlement costs to reduce out of pocket expenses?
- What are some sources for out of pocket cash to pay closing costs?
- What should I expect at the final "walk through?"
- Once a settlement date is set, can it be changed?
- What is earnest money?
- What is a contingency?
Financing Resources
- There are so many types of mortgage loans available today, how do I know which one is best for me?
- How do I determine what I can afford to pay for a new home?
- What is the difference between loan pre-approval and pre-qualification?
- My credit rating isn’t so good. What do you advise?
- How should I go about looking for a mortgage broker?
- Is it true VA loans are easier to get these days?
- Can you tell me about recent changes in lending procedures I should know about before I shop for lender?
- I’ve found the house I want, but it needs a lot of repair. Can I borrow money for both the mortgage and the repair?
Home Selling Resources
- What are the basic steps to selling my home?
- What are the six biggest mistakes home sellers make?
- If I try to sell my home myself, I know I can save the sales commission. So what could I lose?
- How can a home warranty help me sell my home?
- Who says what my home is worth?
- Why is it dangerous to overprice my home?
- My house is one of a kind. How do you put a price on a unique property?
- Is it better to replace the carpet or offer a carpeting allowance to buyers?
Relocation Resources
- What are some proven tips to make a relocation go as smoothly as possible?
- When I’m offered a transfer, what are some critical questions I should ask my employer?
- Are there some inside tips to win the mortgage game when relocating?
- Can you share some practical ways to reduce the trauma of moving for all children?
- How do you smooth the move for school-age kids?
- What tips can you give to take the pain out of a teen move?
- What should we look for in choosing a quality school?
- When looking for a community what are some advantages of buying a used house?
- We like new homes, but what are some mistakes we should take care to avoid?
- Are there any tips on how to get ready to move?
