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Congratulations! You are thinking of buying your first home. We know this is a big decision for you with a lot of unknowns.

Many first time home buyers will contemplate the decision for years before taking any action, even a first step. Our research indicates that once a first time home buyer does take that first step, they purchase their first home within three months.

Finding the right Realtor© or real estate agent can make all the difference in your home buying process, especia lly if you're buying a home for the first time. For starters, you should know there is a big difference between a Realtor and a real estate agent. Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors, and have stricter education and ethics requirements. So, it makes sense to use a Realtor.

A good Realtor can guide you through the home buying process and help you avoid costly mistakes. An aggressive Realtor, like Mark Schwarz, will work hard to get seller concessions for you, such as a lower price, seller pays closing costs, owner financing (which most Realtors and real estate agents don't understand).

Even with all the home buying information available on the Internet today, it's a good idea to hire a Realtor. And, as a buyer, you don't pay any commissions or fees - the Seller pays them. Today's ever changing real estate market involves constantly changing lender requirements and fluctuating economic conditions.

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Mark V Schwartz
RE/MAX Realty Professionals
All About Washington Real Estate Blog

800-881-6694
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