When you decide to purchase your home, make sure you hire someone whom you can trust and someone who wants to earn your business. Buying your home is one of the most important purchases you will make, so make sure you have the right agent who can provide you with the experience and the service you deserve.  Keep reading to find out the Common Closing Costs for Buyers.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Seller. It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer's market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing you to be very competitive when setting your price.

Here are some of the steps an agent should take to find your perfect home:

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions we will establish what you are looking for. My goal is to pair you with a REALTOR® that will not waste your time by looking at properties that are not in your price range or homes that don't meet you needs. Throughout the buying process that REALTOR® will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford.  This is accomplished by speaking with your financial institution and establishing what monthly payments you will be comfortable with.  A knowledgable REALTOR® can get you started with an equally knowledgable lender.

Home Shopping
The REALTOR® will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters.  This will include properties listed with their office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.  They will disclose all known facts about the property that are likely to affect your decision. When you find the home that meets your criteria, they will assist you in writing an offer and act as a liason between you and the seller.

Common Closing Costs for Buyers

The lender must disclose a good faith estimate of all settlement costs. A check to cover your closing costs will probably have to be a cashier’s check. The title company or other entity conducting the closing will tell you the required amount for:

Downpayment

Loan origination fees

Points, or loan discount fees you pay to receive a lower interest rate

Appraisal fee

Credit report

Private mortgage insurance premium

Insurance escrow for homeowners insurance, if being paid as part of the mortgage

Property tax escrow, if being paid as part of the mortgage. Lenders keep funds for taxes and insurance in escrow accounts as they are paid with the mortgage, then pay the insurance or taxes for you.

Deed recording fees

Title insurance policy premiums

Survey

Inspection fees—building inspection, termites, etc.

Prorations for your share of costs such as utility bills and property taxes.

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