About Brenda Fontaine

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Auburn, Maine, United States
Your Central Maine Real Estate Agent. A marketing specialist, Brenda Fontaine is a broker who advises and counsels seller clients. She is an excellent problem solver, experienced negotiator, attends closings, and continuously researches for new and better ways to market Fontaine listings.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

WRITE AN OFFER - STEP #4

10 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME IN MAINE

Write and Offer - Step #4


You found a house that you love...now what?

It is now time to write an offer! In the state of Maine, the offer becomes your contract to purchase your chosen property once the offer signed is accepted by all parties. For that reason, it is important to specify all conditions of the sale purchase contractin the original offer. Financing, investigations, the amount of earnest money and the desired closing date are just a few of the items you will need to address in your offer. It is a good idea to look over a blank "Purchase and Sale" at the beginning of your home search so you can be prepared for what information is needed when you are ready to make your offer. Your agent can provide you with a copy and discuss any questions you have about the "Purchase & Sale" in advance so you are able to act quickly when you find a home to purchase.

When you do sit down to make your offer, your agent should be able to advise you about the selling prices of similar properties in the area to help you decide what to offer, as well as what investigations you may want to consider and the amount of earnest money you may want to offer...among other things. Remember, if you signed up to have a Buyer's Agent represent you, they are working for you...talk to them so they can best assist you!

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