Handouts for Customers

The NAR Surround Sound Initiative helps to surround consumers with messages about the opportunities currently available to them in today's housing markets. The messages are backed by statistics and solid logic to make a very plausible cause for buying a home now. You can also save these customized Word documents to your computer by selecting "Save As". There are several more articles on the NAR website. The Truth Behind Housing Data The Truth about Home Prices and the Recession The Case-Shiller Housing Price Index
For Buyers:		For Sellers:
Get Ready for Homeownership 10 Rules to Follow When Buying a Home 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership 5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR® 7 Reasons to Own Your Home Tax Benefits of Homeownership Take the Stress Out of Homebuying Finance Your Home Specialty Mortgages: Risks and Rewards Loan Types to Consider 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home Lender Checklist: What You Need for a Mortgage Get Your Finances in Order: To-Do List Budget Basics Worksheet What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score How Big of a Mortgage Can I Afford? Find the Right Property 8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search How High Tech is Your Home? 5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask 10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board Your Property Wish List Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood Tips for Buying in a Tight Market Pros and Cons of Going Condo 10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors What a Home Inspection Should Cover Buyers: Prepare for Closing and Beyond 5 Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Tips for Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance Costs 5 Things to Know About Title Insurance What’s a Home Warranty? What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through Common Closing Costs for Buyers Moving With Pets Closing Documents You Should Keep 17 Tips for Packing Like a Pro		Before You Sell 10 Rules to Follow When Selling a Home Does Moving Up Make Sense? 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® 12 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your REALTOR® 5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market Understand Agency Relationships What is Appraised Value? Get Ready for Showings Do You Need a Stager Simple Tips for Better Home Showings How to Improve the Odds of an Offer How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale Prepare Your Home for a Virtual Tour Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior 12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell 9 Home Issues Found by Home Inspectors Turn FSBOs into Clients Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home Checklist: 17 Service Providers You’ll Need When You Sell Open House Safety Tips How to Prepare for the Open House Is Your Buyer Qualified? Tips for Pricing Your Home Presenting Your Property at the SMDRA Marketing Session NAR Code of Ethics Pledge of Performance and Service (pdf - not customizable) Sellers: Prepare for Closing and Beyond Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate What to Leave for the New Owners 10 Tips for Moving With Pets Moving Checklist for Sellers
Contact Jackie at SMDRA (jackie@smdra.com) if you have questions about customizing your documents.