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## [The Basic Outline of Buying Your First Home \[Real Estate Insider\]](https://university.hometraq.io/whats-the-first-step-in-buying-a-home)

 May 13, 2020 7:27:53 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [real estate](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate), [house hunting](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/house-hunting), [touring homes](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/touring-homes), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [online home buying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/online-home-buying), [loan](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/loan)

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Buying a home can be a complicated process and it can really be difficult to decide where you start.  Have no fear! [**HomeTraq**](http://hometraq.com) is here to help whenever possible!

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## [Common Home Buying Questions Answered \[Real Estate Insider\]](https://university.hometraq.io/common-home-buying-questions-answered-real-estate-insider)

 May 6, 2020 7:05:01 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [real estate](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [home purchase](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-purchase), [before you buy](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/before-you-buy), [buying a home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buying-a-home), [homebuying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homebuying), [online home buying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/online-home-buying), [innovation](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/innovation)

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## [How to lower the costs of buying a home \[4 Insider Tips\]](https://university.hometraq.io/how-to-lower-the-costs-of-buying-a-home-4-insider-tips)

 May 3, 2020 4:23:16 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [Home tour](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-tour), [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [real estate](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [home purchase](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-purchase), [before you buy](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/before-you-buy), [buying a home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buying-a-home), [online home buying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/online-home-buying)

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Buying a new home can be a ***really*** exciting time, but it can also be a bit stressful and overwhelming. Closing costs are often a point of concern for first-time homebuyers. How much will they be? Will you have enough money to cover the costs? What do closing costs even cover?

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## [How to avoid COVID-19 in Real Estate](https://university.hometraq.io/avoid-coronavirus-in-real-estate)

 Mar 13, 2020 8:58:11 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [house hunting](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/house-hunting), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [buying a home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buying-a-home)

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 Like you, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world.  We are closely following the ** [Centers for Disease Control's (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf)**  guidelines and recommendations on the steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. Here are some highlights per CDC guidance: 

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## [6 Signs You MUST Find a New Realtor \[UH-OH!\]](https://university.hometraq.io/6-signs-you-must-find-a-new-realtor-uh-oh)

 Mar 2, 2020 2:33:48 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [real estate agents](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate-agents), [real estate agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate-agent), [realtor](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/realtor), [selling agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/selling-agent), [homebuying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homebuying), [selling home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/selling-home)

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Buying or selling a home can be a stressful and worrying time. Here at [HomeTraq](http://hometraq.com) we want to make sure you are given the options of the best people to get the job done but what are the signs that it may be time for a new agent?

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## [5 steps to get ready for your home search](https://university.hometraq.io/5-steps-for-first-time-home-buyers)

 Sep 15, 2019 7:43:00 AM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [Pre-Approval](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/pre-approval), [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [house hunting](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/house-hunting), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [homebuyers](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homebuyers), [housing market](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/housing-market), [step-by-step](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/step-by-step), [Credit](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/credit), [first-time](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/first-time), [homeownership](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homeownership), [home tours](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-tours), [home ownership](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-ownership), [financing](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/financing), [before you buy](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/before-you-buy), [buying a home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buying-a-home), [moving checklist](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/moving-checklist), [homebuying](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homebuying), [boosting credit](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/boosting-credit), [loan](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/loan)

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In a competitive market where homes can fly off the market in a week or less, it’s essential that buyers come to the table prepared. Here’s a list of steps every home buyer should consider in their search.

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## [17 questions to find the best agent for you](https://university.hometraq.io/finding-the-best-agent-for-you)

 Jul 16, 2019 8:14:00 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [Home tour](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-tour), [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [real estate](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate), [house hunting](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/house-hunting), [touring homes](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/touring-homes), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search), [real estate agents](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate-agents), [agents](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/agents), [real estate agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate-agent), [professional](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/professional), [buyer's agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buyers-agent), [commission](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/commission), [listing](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/listing), [realtor](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/realtor), [home purchase](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-purchase), [sales contract](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/sales-contract), [home inspection](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-inspection), [homes for sale](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/homes-for-sale), [listing agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/listing-agent), [selling agent](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/selling-agent), [home showings](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-showings), [home for sale](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-for-sale), [hometraq](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/hometraq), [home ownership](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-ownership), [buying a home](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/buying-a-home)

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Interviewing potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire is a good idea. It’s in your best interest to ask them some or all of the following questions to gauge their knowledge and fit with your needs. Take a look below, and let us know if there are any other questions you’ve found valuable when interviewing agents.

 

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## [Ready for House Hunting?](https://university.hometraq.io/ready-for-house-hunting)

 May 15, 2019 8:15:00 PM / by [Brett O'Daniell](https://university.hometraq.io/author/brett-odaniell) posted in [Home tour](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-tour), [home shopping](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-shopping), [real estate](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/real-estate), [house hunting](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/house-hunting), [touring homes](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/touring-homes), [home search](https://university.hometraq.io/topic/home-search)

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Are you ready to start looking at homes?  At any one moment, buying a home can be: challenging, vulnerable, thrilling, terrifying, life-changing, savvy, collaborative, complicated, fun, overwhelming and immensely rewarding. Yup, it’s all that and then some.

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