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Pre-Contract Checklist For Buyers

  Check Out The Neighborhood  
    (   ) zoning of any vacant parcels
(   ) overhead wires
(   ) environmental issues
(   ) flooding of streets
(   ) convicted sex offenders
(   ) school district
(   ) municipal water
(   ) potential road widenings
 
  Check Out The House  
    (   ) confirm the taxes on the house, without exemptions
(   ) determine if there is any deferral of taxes due to be restored
(   ) check if all structural improvements have been "legalized"
(   ) hire a home inspector to thoroughly examine the premises
 
  Retain An Experienced Real Estate Attorney  
    (   ) Click Here for info on how to choose your lawyer  
  Choose A Mortgage  
    (   ) compare interest rates and closing costs
(   ) Click Here to calculate the cost of your mortgage
(   ) (without taxes and insurance)
 
  Consult With An Accountant For Tax Consequences  

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Pre-Contract Checklist For Buyers