It is essential that a Buyer be as informed as possible before making what is often the largest purchase of his or her life. In that spirit, I have included links to some of the many things that an educated Buyer should know. Some are provided by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), which holds its agents to a high standard of practice, and from the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR). I urge my clients to be as well informed as possible about the purchase they are about to make, in order to avoid unpleasant and potentially expensive surprises later.
Real Estate Terminology — Speaking of Real Estate (AAR)
ADRE Topics to Research Before Purchasing Real Estate — Lots of good information here.
ADRE Property Buyer’s Checklist (Home or Land)
ADRE Consumer Disclosure Information
First-Time Homebuyer’s Basics (AAR)
100 Questions & Answers About Buying a New Home – US Department of Housing and Urban Development
It is unlikely in today’s market that someone else will make an offer on a home at the same time that you do. But it could and does happen. Here is some information from AAR on how to handle such a situation:
– A Buyers’ and Sellers’ Guide to Multiple Offer Negotiations
Some Buyers are concerned about Lead-Based Paint in older homes. Here is some useful information about the EPA:
– Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil
