Because there are more houses and condos listed for sale in most communities than there are qualified buyers, that is known as a “[tag]buyer’s market[/tag].” The buyer is king. Unfortunately, many buyers (especially first-timers) are not aware of the best ways to buy a home to get the best price and terms. The place where more than 70 percent of today’s [tag]home buyers[/tag] start their search is on the Internet, usually at [tag]www.Realtor.com[/tag] and other large Web sites showing most local listings available. After searching local residence listings available and perhaps visiting a few open houses, the next step for savvy home buyers is to get preapproved in writing by a mortgage lender. The reason for this key step is to avoid disappointment later if you discover you have credit issues or can’t afford to buy the home you want. 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me: Practical Advice for New Real Estate Professionals.

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