What is a buyer’s representative? 
What services are provided by a buyer’s representative?
How do I find a buyer’s representative in my area?
What is the standard compensation structure for real estate professionals?
What services can I expect to receive?
Will I pay more to be represented as a buyer?
Can I avoid real estate commissions altogether and buy directly from a seller?
What is the best way to search for homes online?
How much house can I afford?
What’s the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage?
What are the advantages of being pre-approved?

Financing – The most important part of financing is your knowledge of the options available:

• How much mortgage can I afford?
• What down payment is needed?
• What is the difference between pre-qualification, pre-approval and approval?
• What interest rates are available?
• What is mortgage insurance and is it required?
• What type of documentation will I need?
• How do 15- vs. 30-year terms compare?
• What are points and do I pay them?
• What is the difference between a fixed rate mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage?
• What closing costs will I incur?
• What is being “locked-in?”
• How long will the mortgage process take?
• What is included in a mortgage payment?
• What would the payments be?
• When would the payments begin?

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