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Tom's Advice - Buying and Selling Real Estate







As with anything dealing with regulations whether it be city, county, state or national government regulations, there's a lot to be known about buying or selling a home these days. Having a knowledgeable, trustworthy realestate agent by your side leading you through such process is a must. On the following pages, I present some basic knowledge to orientate those new to the realm of realestate. I offer my personal opinions and advice and some resources that may assist you in both preparing and protecting yourself in the world of buying and selling homes pertinent to Tennessee.

These pages are still in and will be updated often, so please check back or if you have immediate questions not addressed here, give me shout via email and I would be more than happy to help.

     Sincerely,

     Thomas J. Akehurst


  • Finding that SPECIAL agent
         What should I look for in an agent?
         What's the difference between Buyer's Agent, Seller's Agent & Facilitator?
         Can I as a Buyer still be represented by a Seller's agent?
         What to expect from a FSBO home owner
         Buyer BEWARE!
         Why would I want to contract an agent to sell my home?
         Is an agent worth his commission fees?
              Buyer's End
              Seller's End
         Ethics of an agent
  • Financing
         Prequalifying
         I just want to look for a house. Why is this agent asking for me being
              Prequalified for a loan now?
         I've had a bankruptcy, been divorced or had some past credit blemishes. Can I
              still qualify for a loan?
         Will a friend-of-a-friend or family member in the mortgage business help me
              with financing my new home?
         What kind of loan is best for me?
  • Home Inspections
         Do I need a home inspection?
         Who pays for the inspection?
         Who pays for repairs if they are needed?
         New Tennessee Termite Clearance Letter
  • Negotiations
         Who pays what?
  • Guaranteed Title Searches
         Do I need a Title Search and Who Pays?
  • Property Survey
         Do I need a Property Survey and Who Pays?
  • Home Warranty
         Can I get a home warranty to protect myself?
  • What to expect at Closing
  • Terms & Definitions









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