Buying and selling real estate seems to get more complicated every day.  You might think that with all the media reports on housing, market data and the mortgage crisis a home buyer or seller has all the information he or she needs for a successful and efficient transaction.  My experience suggests the opposite. The challenge is not finding the information, it’s finding relevant, local information and synthesizing that information into a plan that makes sense for the individual consumer.

 Market data is a great example. We are bombarded by news reports of home sales. Of course it’s broken down into regions, states, counties and towns…but what about YOUR neighborhood?  Why did one particular 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sell in 24 days while another languishes on the market month after month?  Whether you’re buying OR selling knowing the answer to that question will help you make an informed, intelligent decision.  More importantly, the answer to that question could save — or cost you—tens of thousands of dollars.  An experienced real estate agent will save you time and money.  She will also guide you through a financing process that is becoming increasingly frustrating and complex by the day.  New guidelines and lending rules have been changing dramatically and are about to change significantly again on January 1.  One forgotten detail or mistaken entry on a form may delay or prevent a transaction from closing. Your home is likely to be your most significant financial asset. Doesn’t it make sense to manage it wisely?

Contributed by Paulette Zuena, RE/MAX Partners
Phone: (978) 482-3900 | Contact Paulette
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