Reducing Home Buying Costs

29. July 2010 by Michael McFarlane.

OK, you know that buying that For Sale by Owner house could be problematic.  You really want (dare we say need?) the security of having a Realtor® on your side to protect your interests.  Do you just start shopping for the cheapest agent you can find?

As a rule, like other things in life, getting the best value is often not the “cheapest”.  A cheap transaction may end up costing in the end just as having no representation will.  What to do?

There are things you can do to reduce your closing costs for example.  While most quality Realtors® will charge about the same fees (actually a figure that is included in the cost of real estate), what you get can vary greatly.

Of course protection of your rights is paramount.  Helping you get a great price also ranks up there.  What about help with your loan?  What about resources for outside help: a contractor, handyman, plumber or electrician, legal help if needed…the list goes on.  And there are those before and after expenses and chores.

Do you need to rent a storage unit?  It’s FREE at Yuba Sutter Homes and Loans.  Will you be doing the move yourself?  Does that require a truck rental?  Again, FREE at Yuba Sutter Homes and Loans.  Who’s going to cook that first night while everything is still in boxes?  Just ask us!  And the home warranty to protect your new home?  FREE  How about a home security system?  Yes, also FREE.

At Yuba Sutter Homes and Loans we have loan officers on staff.  Even a refinance has closing costs, and we can help you with those too.  And there are things you can do to help us help you (even more savings!).  To read more on this click HERE.

Sound interesting? email us today.  Or call us at 530 315-2808.  Find out how YOU can have all this.

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