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Buyer Considerations

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline
  • Inspect, Inspect and Inspect - Go over the inspection report with a fine tooth comb. Make sure the report was done by a professional organization. For condo purchases go over the Declaration, By-Laws, and Association Fees. Good idea to ask for minutes of meetings, too.  Don't take anything for granted... inspect everything!

  • Imagine the Property Vacant - Your furnishings and decorations will be the ones filling this new residence. Don't be swayed by beautiful furniture; it leaves with the owner.

  • Income + Lifestyle = Mortgage Payment - Sit down with your professional real estate agent and honestly discuss your income level and living expenses. Take into account future considerations, children, add-ons, amenities, and fix-ups. Your dream home is certainly worth a sacrifice but don't mortgage your entire future.
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Nancy Timberlake

REALTOR

RE/MAX By The Bay

970 Baxter Boulevard

Portland, Maine 04143

207 553-7314 Direct

www.mainehomesmarket.com Personal Website

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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Another consideration is to get the financial report of the HOA. Will the buyer get hit an upcoming levy because HOA is broke? Seen that happen

Sep 22, 2010 02:13 AM
Nancy Timberlake
RE/MAX Shoreline - Portland, ME
REALTOR - Southern Maine

Thanks, good point!

Sep 22, 2010 06:15 AM