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There's Lots of Paperwork When Buying a Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

January 13, 2015 12:04 AM

There's Lots of Paperwork When Buying a Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home.

And, yes, there should be. After all, we need to be certain all your bases are covered when you're about to write an offer on what's sure to be the biggest investment you'll ever make.

But, don't worry!

When you hire me to be your buyer's agent, we'll spend lots of time going over all the details. In fact, before you ever put pen to paper, my job as your Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent is to make sure you COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND what you're signing.

Because, yes, there's lots of paperwork involved when buying your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home.

There's Lots of Paperwork When Buying a Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home. But don't worry! We're going to go over it all so there are no surprises.

About The Author

Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions

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Kevin Mackessy

Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO

Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

All buyers should know that we are there to help and there to guide them through the mountain of papers they come face to face with.

Jan 13, 2015 03:45 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kat Palmiotti - Exactly Kat!

Lenn Harley - I do the same Lenn. No one likes surprises, especially when it comes to Real Estate.

Robin Rogers - I'd debate you if I didn't agree... on both of your points Robin!

Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker/Owner - Pictures don't lie!!!

Kevin Mackessy - And if they don't know that, then we're not doing our jobs correctly, Kevin.

Jan 13, 2015 03:54 AM

Raymond Denton

Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA

Irvine Realtor®

Valorie and I were at a clients this morning, taking a listing that'll go on the MLS tomorrow. The homeowner said "there sure are a lot of papers to sign" and I replied "you think this a lot, wait until it's time to do your loan ... this is nothing compared to that".

Jan 13, 2015 07:21 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

I think it is always that way when you buy a home. They say we are becoming paperless, but I do not see it.

Jan 13, 2015 11:07 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

The paperwork can get involved and it has to be addressed carefully. It has done a job on my glasses, however.

Jan 13, 2015 11:29 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Craig Rutman well, that's the advantage of working with a professional.

They get 'everything'!

Jan 13, 2015 11:34 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It is important for buyers to work with professional that can go over the documents with them, and if necessary recommend someone to represent them.

Jan 13, 2015 11:46 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Thank goodness for people like you who can help us buyers with all that paperwork Craig!!

Jan 13, 2015 09:42 PM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

I cleared out a file the other day with almost a half of ream of paper. A quick glance of it revealed just how complex business can be when it fails and what lengths we go to .....to protect ourselves in case of default

Jan 13, 2015 10:31 PM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Raymond Denton - No question that the loan paperwork is a lot more than our paperwork.

Russ Ravary - One word for you Russ... DocuSign!

Ed Silva - You need to invest in a pair of these Ed!

Jan 14, 2015 02:04 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Praful Thakkar - Indeed, Praful!

Joan Whitebook - Couldn't have said it better myself Joan!

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366 - That's what I'm here for Tom!

Richie Alan Naggar Author PEARLS SERIES of books - And, if we do it right, we're protecting our clients too, Richie.

Jan 14, 2015 02:07 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I still have the pair I bought when I was in high school. I got the address from the wrapper of a piece of bubble gum

Jan 14, 2015 02:18 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ed Silva - I just looked and I still have one of those wrappers! And, here it is!

Jan 14, 2015 02:47 AM

Doyle Davison

Huntington Beach, CA

Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Craig, the paperwork can be overwhelming to buyers. It is good for them to find an agent like you who expoains things thoroughly before they sign.

Jan 14, 2015 10:43 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Craig -- there is really a lot of paperwork. Buyer are well served to have a buyer's agent to help them understand all of it.

Jan 14, 2015 11:24 AM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Sybil Campbell - Thank you Sybil. It's of utmost importance to me that my folks know EXACTLY what they're signing before they put that pen to paper.

Joan Whitebook - No question about it Joan. A home is typically someone's biggest investment. It's SOOOOO important they know what they're signing.

Jan 14, 2015 11:31 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hell's bells, Craig. There's lots of paperwork here in Charlotte, as well. And all over the country! We're in the same state and we can see the increase in paperwork annually--I can't believe it's not the same in the other 49 states.

Jan 14, 2015 07:52 PM

Craig Rutman

Cary, NC

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Nina Hollander - Well, I'm not sure about the amount of paperwork in many of the other states, but I do know we have lots...with more coming! And, it's a good thing. It affords many protections for both buyers and sellers in our state.

Jan 14, 2015 10:24 PM

Ernest Villafranca

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Oakland, CA

3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA, 510-418-9443

When the paperwork equals the height of the house, the house will sell.

I hate paperwork.

Jan 15, 2015 01:57 AM