Choose a Real Estate Agent

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Below are some preparations you can make prior to contacting your Maricopa Real Estate Agent with your home buying needs. You can also contact us at any time and we can guide you through the entire process as well. The Maricopa Real Estate Company makes buying a home in Maricopa easy!

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Buying a Home Tips

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• Get a copy of your credit report and correct any errors.
• Reduce your consumer debt - pay down credit card balances.
• Assemble a cash down payment.
• Determine how much you can afford to pay for a home.
• Decide how much you are willing to spend for a home (different from how much you can afford).
• Get familiar with basic mortgage terms.
• Shop for a mortgage loan on the Internet.
• Get pre-approved or at least pre-qualified for a mortgage loan.
• Investigate neighborhoods where you want to look for a house.
• Consider neighborhood school quality and crime rates.
• Select two or three neighborhoods that meet your requirements.
• Try a search on our website and view our featured homes.
• Get your Real Estate Agent's help in evaluating the asking price of homes you like.
• Contact us for more help and personal recommendations.

Buying a property requires making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. It helps to have an expert in your corner when undertaking such a large purchase. We can guide you through this process, and also provide you with access to property listings before they hit the general market.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing your real estate professional:

• Look for a full-time agent – one who has experience completing transactions similar to yours.
• Interview a few agents: Are they familiar with the area in which you are interested?
• Ask how much time the agent will have for you, and if they are available at night and on weekends.
• Ask about their credentials and education: A good agent will continually strive to improve and gain knowledge of the latest real estate trends and hold the highest designations in their respective fields of expertise.
• Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a property.
• Ask for a list of properties they have sold or a list of references.
• Choose an agent who listens attentively to your needs and concerns. Pick an agent, with whom you feel comfortable.