10 Mistakes Buyers Make

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At Fran Campbell Team RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks, we strive to make the purchasing process as easy as possible for our clients. Here are 10 Mistakes commonly made by buyers, that if avoided, will make the transition so much smoother.

10 Mistakes Buyers Make:
  1. Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualified.
  2. Not having a home inspection.
  3. Limiting your search to open houses, ads or the Internet.
  4. Choosing a Real Estate agent who is not committed to forming a strong business relationship with you.
  5. Thinking there is only one perfect house out there.
  6. Not considering long-term needs.
  7. Not examining insurance issues.
  8. Not buying a home protection plan.
  9. Not knowing total costs involved.
  10. Not following through on due diligence.

It's easy to protect yourself from these common pitfall. Let Fran Campbell Team help you!

Be sure to check out all Lake Area Real Estate Listings at www.FranCampbell.com/blog

Oh, by the way... whenever you come across people who are thinking about buying or selling a home and who would appreciate the kind of service we offer, we'd love to help them. So, as these people come to mid, just give Fran Campbell Team a call with their name and business phone number. We'll be happy to follow up and take care of them.

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