Jennifer Jessop—Realtor® - Home Buyer

Home Buyer - Education Center

Things you might need to know as a Home Buyer.

Agency
Understanding Agency
Appraisals
What is Appraised Value?
Closing
Common Closing Costs For Buyers What to Keep From Your Closing		What You'll Net at Closing (Excel)
Community / Neighborhood Selection
Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood		Salt Lake County Map
Condos
The Pros and Cons of Condos		10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board
Credit / Finance / Lender / Mortgage
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score 8 Ways to Improve Your Credit 8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order Budget Basics Worksheet (excel) 10 Questions to Ask Your Lender 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home		Choices That Will Affect Your Loan 10 Things a Lender Needs From You What is Escrow? How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford? 7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home
First-Time Home Buyers
10 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers 10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership		6 Reasons You Need a REALTOR® Why Use a REALTOR® (pdf) Service Providers You May Need
Home Inspections
10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector What Your Home Inspection Should Cover		Hidden Home Defects to Watch For What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through
Home Warranties
How Comprehensive is Your Home Warranty
Homeowners Insurance
5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance		10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
Packing / Moving
Tips for Packing Like a Pro		Moving Tips
Taxes
5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask		Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
Title
What is Title Insurance 5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance 20 Reasons Why Title Insurance(pdf)		Purchasing Title Insurance (pdf) What is Title Insurance (pdf)

Note: This may not be an all inclusive list of items that the buyer or seller may encounter in their transacation.

Home Buyer - Education Center

Things you might need to know as a Home Buyer.

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