IQ Home Buying Guide

Part II. Shopping for a Home

Understand and Have Your Financing in Place First
Shopping on Your Own
Working with an Agent or Real Estate Broker
Types of Agents
Finding and Evaluating an Agent
What about FSBO Homes (For Sale by Owner)?
What about Shopping for Homes on the Internet
Touring and Evaluating Homes for Sale

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