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Hutchinson Kansas Real Estate Tips Series From Brian Rodgers - Tip # 3

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Real Estate Agent with Brian Rodgers Companies, Realty Executives

Don’t Be Pushed Into Any House

Your agent should show you everything available that meets your requirements.  Don’t make a decision on a house until you feel that you’ve seen enough to pick the best one. Go to the Multiple Listing computer with your agent to make sure that you are getting a COMPLETE list of homes for sale and not just the home that the agent "wants" to show you.

In the late 1990’s, homes were selling quickly, usually a few days after listing. In that kind of market, agents advised their clients to make an offer ON THE SPOT if they liked the house. That was good advice at the time.  Today there isn’t always this urgency, unless a home is drastically under priced, and you’ll know if it is.  But keep in mind, if you wait to long there is always a chance of the house selling before you get your offer to the seller. If you really like a house, get an offer written and make sure your agent writes in the proper clauses to get you out of the offer.


Don’t forget to check into the SCHOOL DISTRICTS of the area you’re considering.  Information is available on every school; such as class sizes, % of students that go on to college, SAT scores, etc. You can get this information from your agent or directly from the school.


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