Hand-outs for Buyers

These ready-to-use handouts are available free to REALTORS®. Give them to clients, use them to turn FSBOs into customers, or make them the basis for articles in your client newsletter or local newspaper. You are free to customize each handout with your branding and information specific to your market; some handouts have blank spaces that show you exactly where to insert market-specific information. The links will take you to REALTOR.org and require you to log in to access the information.

 

10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying

How High Tech Is Your Home?

10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

What Your Home Inspection Should Cover

How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty?

5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask

10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board

10 Questions to Ask Your Lender

6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

10 Things a Lender Needs From You

Choices That Will Affect Your Loan

5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance

10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs

5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance

What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-Through

Common Closing Costs for Buyers

What to Keep From Your Closing

Tips for Packing Like a Pro

7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home

Tax Benefits of Home Ownership

10 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order

Budget Basics Worksheet

8 Ways to Improve Your Credit

5 Factors that Decide Your Credit Score

Your Property Wish List

Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

Tips for Buying in a Tight Market

The Pros and Cons of Condos

5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®

Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®

10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership

How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?

Steps to Prepare for Homeownership

10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes