MaryAnne Fiorita

301/468-0606
800/357-1304

Long & Foster
6000 Executive Blvd.
Suite 100
N. Bethesda, MD 20852

info@maryannefiorita.com

Cell 301/529-0090
Fax 301/770-9654


  

Buying & selling a home

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Buying a home

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Buying a home has changed in the 2000s. Before, buyers usually shopped for the best house they could find, then “took out” a loan. Today, prospective buyers must shop as thoroughly for the best financing as they do for the best house. In today’s market both tasks are equally important.

Experience has taught us that the buying process involves common stages for all homebuyers. To help you understand that process, and make the most of every day and dollar you spend, Long & Foster®, REALTORS® has prepared this Home Buyers Guide to provide an overview from the planning table to the closing table.

Of course, this short guide cannot answer all your questions. For specific answers call me. After all, helping you fulfill your home ownership dream is my business.

The links below go to the Long & Foster® Web site.

Planning
How Much House Can You Afford?

Shopping
What To Look For

Offer to Buy
Negotiating The Purchase

Money
Locating The Right Loan

 

Protection
Inspecting Your Investment

Closing
The Big Day!

Financing
Different Mortgage Strategies

Glossary
Words To The Wise

Selling a home

Experience has taught us that every home sale is unique. Yet every sale, from putting the house on the market to settlement day, shares a common process.

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Long & Foster’s Home Sellers Guide is designed to help you understand that selling process beforehand. This inside know-how will help you make smart decisions every step of the way-and set aside any worries you may have from the beginning.

I will be happy to share my expertise; after all I want you to get the best selling price in the shortest time.

The links below go to the Long & Foster® Web site.

For Sale
Putting Your House On The Market

Getting Ready
Clean Up, Fix Up, Or Toss Out

Showing
Leave The Selling To Us

Offers & Contract
Signing On The Dotted Line

Paperwork
Processing The Case, Etc., Etc.

 

Walk-Through
Buyer's Final Inspection

Settlement
Signing Papers And Transferring Keys

Financing
Different Mortgage Strategies

Glossary
Words To The Wise

Preparing to show your home checklist

Here are some ideas to prepare your home for sale. There are a lot, but they’ll help us sell your home. You might want to print it out and identify areas in need of attention as you walk around your house.

Real estate terms

Buying and selling a house is an important and complex process. I'm here to make sure it goes smoothly. If you'd like to understand the terms involved, you may want to review this list of real estate terms.

Last revised: 11 November 2002