Getting Started 1. Managing Your Money 2. The Home Buying Process 3. Keeping Your Home
 
How the Process Works
Meet the Professionals
Pre-Qualifying for a Loan
Knowing Your Rights
Mortgage Products and Financing
Preparing for Loan Processing
Loan Closing

 

Working with Real Estate Agents

Finding your own real estate agent who will work only for your interests in the property may help you get a better deal.

For example, if you prefer to speak Spanish, be sure to find a professional who also speaks Spanish.

Give your real estate agent a list of your wants and needs in a home. This will help your agent find only those homes that match your interests.

Real Estate Agent Interview Demonstration

This demonstration will show you some questions to ask when interviewing a real estate agent. While viewing the interview, ask yourself, "Would I hire this real estate agent?"

Click the Continue link at the bottom of the graphic to begin.

Check Your Learning:

Now is a good time to review what you've learned. First you'll answer a question about the interview. Then you'll have a chance to solve a puzzle on the terms, people and organizations involved in the home buying process.

Directions

  1. Click the link below to answer a question on the real estate agent interview.

    Question

  2. Click the Puzzle link. A window will open with a crossword puzzle for you to solve. You can guess the words in the puzzle by reading the clues.


  3. Follow the directions in the puzzle.
  4. Click the Close Window link to return to the course.

Now you know some of the roles and responsibilities of professionals you may meet on your journey to home ownership. In the next topic, you'll explore the different mortgage products and financing options available to you.


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