INSPECTION QUESTIONS

  1. What if my home does not pass an inspection?
  2. How long does it take to inspect a property?
  3. What areas or systems of a home are included in a Basic Home Inspection?
  4. Why is a Basic Home Inspection important?
  5. How can a Basic Home Inspection be used during the negotiation process?
  6. How extensive is a Basic Home Inspection?
  7. When should a Basic Home Inspection be used?
  8. How long does it take to receive the inspection report?
  9. Whom should I send the inspection report to, after the inspection has been completed?
  10. When and why should the Seller receive a copy of the inspection report?
  1. Which defects or items on a home inspection report should I consider to be serious?
  2. Is it common to receive many defects on a home inspection report?
  3. Do I have to use the Home Inspector my Real Estate Agent has chosen for me?
  4. When should I get a Radon Exam?
  5. When should I get a Sewer Scope Inspection?
  6. When should I get a Mold Inspection?
  7. Can weather affect an inspection report?
  8. How much does a Home Inspection cost?
  9. If I am selling a home, what can I do to help the home inspection process?
  10. If I am selling a home, should I have the home inspected?

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REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS

  1. How high does my credit score have to be?
  2. How long does it take to buy a house?
  3. How much time am I given to buy a house?
  4. How many houses am I allowed to view?
  5. Am I required to sign a contract, in order to work with a Real Estate Agent?
  6. How long do I have to be under contract with a Real Estate Agent?
  7. If I no longer wish to work with a particular Real Estate Agent, how can I end the contract?
  8. How much money do I need to buy a house?
  9. If I am married, do I need my spouse to purchase a home?
  10. Are their any additional fees and costs associated with purchasing a home?
  11. How much do I need for a down payment?
  12. What is an Earnest Money Deposit? How much do I need for an Earnest Money Deposit?
  13. Do I have to apply for a home loan to buy a house?
  14. Am I required to use the Loan Officer, Home Inspector, insurance company, vendor or service provider my Real Estate Agent suggests?
  15. What is a “Contingency” or Contingency Clause?
  16. What is a Loan Officer?
  17. What is the difference between a Loan Officer and a Mortgage Broker?
  1. What documents do I need to apply for a loan?
  2. Am I allowed to put in an application with more than one Loan Officer?
  3. What is the difference between an FHA Loan, a VA Loan and a Conventional Loan?
  4. When preparing to apply for a home loan and purchase a house, what steps should I take and what are the key areas to focus on?
  5. What is DTI? [ Debt to Income Ratio ]
  6. What is PITI? [ Principal, Interest, Taxes & Insurance ]
  7. What is PMI? [ Private Mortgage Insurance ]
  8. What is an “Inspection Period” and how long does it last for?
  9. What if buying my new home depends on being able to sell my old home or a home I already own?
  10. Can I use a home loan to purchase a house that requires maintenance and needs to be rehabbed?
  11. What if the house I am buying does not pass inspection?
  12. What if I am interested in buying a farm or living in a rural area?
  13. What are “Reserves” in a Real Estate transaction?

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