10 Steps For Home Buyers
Buying real estate in Bend, as elsewhere, involves certain preparatory steps that can enhance the experience. As with any major decision, information is essential and should be accrued in an orderly manner before deadlines such as the beginning of the school year or starting date for a new job begin to exert pressure. The Garner Group can help you make informed choices.There is a wealth of advice to prospective homebuyers available on the Internet. One good source is the National Association of Realtors. The association’s site covers a broad spectrum of topics aimed at consumers as well as real estate professionals. For a shortcut to the consumer side, which is rich in content, click here. Just remember that as the late Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill Jr. once famously said about politics, all real estate is local.
The following pages were adapted from the NAR site, modified to reflect experience of The Garner Group’s agents, title and escrow companies, and local practice as regulated by Oregon real estate law. They may help you get in the right frame of mind as a prospective buyer.
Follow the links. Go to Step 1: Getting Ready

