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EasternOregonMarketplace.com FREE PUBLICATION Eastern Oregon Marketplace Powered by Week of August 27, 2019 HOMEWISE Postal Customer Local STANDARD PRE-SORT PERMIT #73 U.S. POSTAGE PAID PENDLETON, OR 97801 Real Estate Tips and Advice Buying an Out-of-State Home Buying a new home can be a stressful experience —even more stressful if it’s outside your local area. There are numerous factors to consider as you prepare to make an offer. For this reason, it’s important to enlist the expertise of a local agent. You can give them your list of expectations so they can view the properties and ensure it will be a good fit before you make a trip to see it yourself. HOW TO FIND AN AGENT When you commit to purchasing an out-of-state home, it’s important to be cautious of potential scams. One way to avoid investing in a property sold by someone with deceptive intentions is to be as involved as possible in the process and enlist the assistance of local experts or trustworthy friends. Make sure to physically visit the home before any offers are made or earnest money is deposited. A real estate purchase is usually the single largest investment made by Americans. Don’t find yourself facing buyer’s regret after acquiring a property without in-depth knowledge of what you’re buying. FINDING A PROPERTY A convenient way to view numerous houses outside of your local area is through real estate websites. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, 50 percent of homebuyers found the home they purchased online. Most internet resources will disclose pertinent information regarding the listing price, amount of property taxes to expect and facts about the state of the home. 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An expert real estate agent is a valu- able resource in an out-of-state home purchase. However, finding one requires a high level of trust and confi- dence as you will be unfamiliar with their work. Here are some questions you should ask them before enlisting their help. How long have you been an agent? Experience in the real-estate industry is a must when seeking an out-of-state agent. Ask them about their qualifica- tions, and to disclose their most suc- cessful transactions and how they made the sale happen with negotiations. How many buyers are you currently working with? Your out-of-state pur- chase may require more dedicated ser- vice than a traditional transaction. Make sure your potential agent has room in his schedule to visit properties and communicate with you in a timely manner. Do you have referrals? A good way to gauge a real-estate agent’s performance is by inquiring with previous clients about their capabilities. 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